Biology (Extended), BSc Hons

Key highlights

• Ranked 3rd in UK for Biosciences, Guardian University Guide 2025
• Foundation year covers academic writing, computing skills and subject introduction
• Leads into the same content as the three-year degree
• Designed for capable students without the usual qualifications
• Taught at the Medway Campus
• Sandwich option available with a five-year route

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

  The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

  Up to £1,000

• International Hardship Fund

  The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

  Up to £1,000

• International Scholarship Award

  International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

• The Global Greenwich Bursary

  A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

• Uni Toolkit Scholarship

  This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

  Up to £1,000

• Visionary Scholarship

  We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

  Up to £5,750

• William Hills Scholarship

  The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

  Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

• Biologist
• Laboratory technician
• Research assistant
• Environmental scientist
• Science teacher
• Quality control analyst

Cost of study

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 Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.