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BSc Biological Sciences with Professional Training Year at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Discover how we can advance our understanding of the real world through biological sciences. Learn how research is crucial to addressing the global challenges we all face. Join us to engage in a wide range of topics, including animal and plant biology, microbiology, ecology, genetics and evolution.

Faculty: School of Biosciences  |  Department: School of Biosciences  |  Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time, with sandwich/placement year  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is a full-time, four-year programme where you will study 120 credits each year.You will study a range of core and optional modules, and teaching staff will provide guidance on choosing module combinations to ensure a balanced and manageable academic workload across both semesters. The Professional Training Year placement (8-10 months) takes place after the completion of Year Two.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: A level AAB-BBB. International Baccalaureate 34-31 overall or 665-555 in 3 HL subjects. English language (IELTS academic): At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Home-status year-one tuition fee; may rise if the government fee cap changes Source

International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Overseas-status year-one tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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