BSc (Hons) Biology
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
This course is a well-rounded programme in the field of Biology. It contains a number of optional modules that will allow you to select specialisms matched to your interest and career aspirations. | The course will give you the knowledge and skills to become an employable life science graduate in a range of areas including laboratory work, research, biotechnology, teaching, agriculture, bio-sustainability, human health, global health, scientific journalism, pharmacology, ecotoxicology, and sustainability. Many of our graduates also go on to further study at both masters and PhD level across the world. | The course covers life from viruses and microbes through to plants, animals and humans; and discusses how each of these co-exists and can be utilised and managed for the greater good.
We believe that this programme generates skilled graduates that would be comfortable and competent in a wide range of jobs in the growing life science sector.
Key highlights
- Optional modules let you choose specialisms matching your career aspirations
- Covers life from viruses and microbes to plants, animals and humans
- Explores how organisms co-exist and can be managed for greater good
- Prepares graduates for roles across the growing life science sector
- Many graduates progress to masters and PhD study worldwide
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics, Science
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory technician
- Research scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Pharmacologist
- Ecotoxicologist
- Science journalist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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