Biology, BSc (Hons)
Swansea UniversitySingleton Park Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Studying living organisms in all their variety is truly fascinating, and helps us to identify critical threats and major opportunities, from the smallest scale to the largest. Our Biology programme is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the study of life and ecosystems. Alongside this, we will equip you with the scientific expertise and transferable skills needed to make meaningful contributions towards solving current environmental and societal challenges.
The breadth of the curriculum will allow you to develop your knowledge in relation to the biological principles that govern life on our planet, while building a clear understanding of species, habitats, and ecological processes. Through a blend of fieldwork, lab research and theoretical study, you will develop the skills to investigate life, from a molecular scale right through to studying whole ecosystems, becoming an effective communicator and collaborative leader, that is ready to tackle global issues such as biodiversity loss, climate change and other environmental crises. Our degree uses ethical, sustainable and innovative approaches to fully prepare you for a range of meaningful careers in biology, ecology, conservation, and environmental management.
Key highlights
- Blend of fieldwork, lab research and theoretical study
- Study life from molecular scale to whole ecosystems
- Builds understanding of species, habitats and ecological processes
- Focus on biodiversity loss, climate change and environmental crises
- Develops communication, collaboration and leadership skills
- Ethical, sustainable and innovative approaches to biology
Entry requirements
- A-level: ABB-BBB — to include
- BTEC: DDD — in either Applied Science, Countryside Management Environmental Sustainability, BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Countryside Management, C& G Level 3 Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
- Access to HE Diploma — UK Access: in Biomedical/Forensic/Applied/Bio/Natural/Biophysical Sciences - minimum of 24 Distinctions (3 must be Biology) and 15 Merits in Science at Level 3
- T-level: Distinction — to include in any subject to include a Grade B at A-Level Biology/Human Biology
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject
- UCAS tariff points: 40 — Mixed Qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from 3 highest qualifications, to include 40 UCAS tariff points in relevant subject
- International Baccalaureate: 32 — to include to include 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Biology
Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Biologist
- Ecologist
- Conservation officer
- Environmental manager
- Laboratory technician
- Environmental consultant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £22,000 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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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