University of Kent

Biology with a Year in Professional Practice - BSc (Hons)

University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

Biology at Kent is hands-on, research-informed and globally focused. You’ll study the complexity and diversity of life, from bacteria and viruses to animals, plants and entire ecosystems. The course equips you with the analytical, practical and critical thinking skills needed to understand how living systems work – and how they are affected by external forces.

You’ll work alongside leading researchers from your very first year, gaining lab and field skills using the latest techniques and equipment. You’ll also have the chance to explore the unknown – through final-year research projects and a dedicated module on global challenges in biology. The course reflects the full breadth of biology.

Whether you’re interested in cell biology, genetics, ecology or conservation, you can shape your degree to suit your strengths and interests. Tailor your degree to suit you with a Year in Professional Practice where you’ll work in industry for a year, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you’ve learnt and build important connections. Taken between your second and final years, the a Year in Professional Practice provides an excellent opportunity to gain relevant work experience in industry in the UK or abroad.

During your placement you are paid by your employer and produce an independent research project. Study Biosciences

Key highlights

  • Paid year-long industry placement in the UK or abroad
  • Independent research project completed during the placement year
  • Work alongside leading researchers from the very first year
  • Lab and field skills using the latest techniques and equipment
  • Dedicated module exploring global challenges in biology
  • Shape your degree around cell biology, genetics, ecology or conservation

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BC including Biology at B or Applied Science Double Award at BC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BC including Biology at B or Applied Science Double Award at BC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • A-level: BC — contextual offer
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: MMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
  • BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
  • UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 tariff points - typically H5, H6, H6 including Biology 5 at HL View all requirements

Scholarships

  • Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship

    Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.

  • Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates

    Scholarship value - £5,000

    Up to £5,000

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Kingsman Scholarship

    Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).

  • KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship

    £1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Music Performance Scholarship

    £1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarships

    Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.

Careers this course leads to

  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Ecologist
  • Conservation officer
  • Environmental consultant
  • Science teacher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £23,500 per year

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

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