University of Kent

BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice

University of Kent

Course overview

The four-year BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice is an undergraduate degree that explores life science from genes and cells to global ecosystems and challenges. This hands-on, research-informed course equips students with essential analytical, practical, and critical thinking skills using modern equipment. The programme is professionally recognised and accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

Students learn through a mix of lectures, laboratory sessions, tutorials, and fieldwork, with assessment combining examinations and continuous coursework. The crucial Year in Professional Practice, taken between the second and final years, provides vital work experience in industry, where students are paid, build important professional connections, and complete an independent project.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement, provide relevant information about their studies, and include an academic and/or employer reference, as well as a CV to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Candidates need 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points at  A-Level, BTEC or equivalent including Biology.
  • Other International qualifications equivalent to an A-level are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Candidates need an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS Academic test, with a minimum of 5.5 in all elements.
  • Other English language test scores, such as PTE Academic and TOEFL IBT, are accepted, amongst others.

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.

Career opportunities

After completing the BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice from the University of Kent, students can work as:

  • Biomedical Scientist
  • Research Scientists
  • Microbiologist
  • Environmental Consultant 
  • Teacher

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice at the University of Kent is £23,500, which is subject to change yearly. 

Admission

Candidates should submit their applications through the UCAS system or the university's application form. If you need further assistance with your application, reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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