STEM
Lancaster University, United Kingdom
Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation, medical advancements, or biotechnology, studying our Biology BSc (Study Abroad) will help you play a crucial role in shaping a better future. These are the types of major global challenges that a degree in biology will prepare you to play your part in addressing. By studying this Biology BSc (Study Abroad), you will gain an understanding of life in all its forms: from cells and molecules to whole organisms and ecosystems; from cell division to reproduction, development and death; from fruit flies to fungi.
Faculty: Faculty of Health and Medicine | Department: Biomedical and Life Sciences | Duration: Full time 4 years | Study mode: full-time (includes a year studying abroad) | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom
Year 1 core modules: Evolutionary Biology, Genetics and Biotechnology, Introduction to Biosciences, Molecules to Cells. Year 2 optional modules include Biochemistry of Cellular Metabolism, Biological Research Design and Delivery, Cell and Developmental Biology, Drug Design and Development, Ecology and Conservation. Year 3 core modules: Study Abroad. Year 4 core modules: Biosciences Research Project.
From jungles to oceans, hospitals to classrooms, a degree in biology opens up a world of career opportunities. Perhaps you’ll choose modules related to biomedicine and go for a career in the biosciences such as: • Biotechnologist • Microbiologist • Research Scientist (life sciences) • Forensic Scientist
A levels: AAB. This should include Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology. Access to HE Diploma: Considered on a case-by-case basis. Our typical entry requirement would be 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit, but you would need to meet the subject requirements. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD in Applied Science to include sufficient Biology and other science content. We require Distinctions in the majority of relevant science units. BTEC in combination with A levels: Our typical entry requirement would be A level grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D. This should include sufficient Biology and other science content. International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects including 6 in Biology HL and 6 in one other HL science subject from Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology. T levels: Not accepted. GCSE requirements: Mathematics grade 5/B, English Language grade 4/C. English language requirements: If English is not your first language, we require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.
Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source
International applicants: GBP 31,700 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee for a 12-month session Source
Duration: Full time 4 years
Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-to-apply/
STEM
Lancaster University, United Kingdom
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