BSc Biology
Course overview
The BSc Biology at the University of Central Lancashire includes extensive practical classes, advanced research techniques, and access to facilities like a scanning electron microscope and DNA sequencing during your final year project. Additionally, you will engage in fieldwork, including UK trips and an optional 11-day trip to Portugal, enhancing your transferable skills and preparing you for a career in biology. Students will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to tackle current global challenges, including microbial resistance, climate change, food production, and species conservation.
The BSc Biology at the University of Central Lancashire includes extensive practical classes, advanced research techniques, and access to facilities like a scanning electron microscope and DNA sequencing during your final year project. Additionally, you'll engage in fieldwork, including UK trips and an optional 11-day trip to Portugal, enhancing your transferable skills and preparing you for a career in biology.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
Applicants are required to have the following:
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UCAS Tariff: 104-120 Points
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM- DDM
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International Baccalaureate Diplomas are also accepted
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T-Level: M
English Language Requirements:
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Candidates whose first or primary language is not English will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no component score below 5.5.
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Other accepted tests include PTE and TOEFL iBT.
Scholarships
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Biology from the University of Central Lancashire can take future roles such as:
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Biochemist
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Biotechnologist
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Microbiologist
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Biological Laboratory Assistant
Research scientist
Cost of study
The cost of a BSc Biology at the University of Central Lancashire for international students is £17,325 per year. Tuition is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about the admission process and help you meet the program requirements.
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