Biology
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
Focus on contemporary and future focused environmental and biotechnological applications of Biology The Programme design is informed by and continually improved through dialogue with our accrediting body the Royal Society of Biology and other professional interactions of our academic staff Facilities include an Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary, and specialist laboratories Your studies won’t be confined to the laboratory as fieldwork is an essential part of the course Many of our teaching team are active researchers whose work is shaping debates in areas such as coral reef diseases, animal ecology, cell biology and insect reproduction, so your learning will be informed by the very latest research and developments The content of this course is aligned to the priorities of global initiatives, like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, to ensure you graduate with a skill set that can help tackle global challenges Get career-ready through work placement and internship opportunities. This course can be studied with or without an Industrial
Placement year
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
- Focus on environmental and biotechnological applications of biology
- Aquatic Research Facility, glasshouse, insectary and specialist laboratories
- Fieldwork is an essential part of the course
- Taught by active researchers in coral disease, ecology and cell biology
- Optional Industrial Placement Year plus work placement and internship opportunities
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in Biology (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and…
- A-level: BCC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC (At least a grade C in Biology (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4…
- T-level: Merit — to include in Science
- BTEC: DMM — …grade C in Biology (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English, Science
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
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Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory technician
- Research assistant
- Biotechnologist
- Environmental consultant
- Ecologist
- Conservation officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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