BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences is a broad bioscience degree at NTU's Clifton Campus with a foundation in core biological principles and specialist options in later years. Students work in laboratories and in the field and can take a placement year. The course has interim accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology.

What you will study

Year one modules are Practical Techniques for Biology, Biological Systems, Introduction to Biochemistry, Genetics and Immunology, Introduction to Physiology and Introduction to Microbiology. Students choose optional modules in years two and three, for example towards microbiology, environmental science, physiology or biochemistry, and complete a final-year research project.

Career pathways

Graduates work as research scientists, microbiology analysts, environmental assistants, medical lab assistants, biomedical assistants and respiratory and sleep physiologists, at employers including AstraZeneca, the NHS, Boots and Cancer Research UK. Many progress to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: standard offer 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, two of which must be A-level equivalent including Biology grade C; contextual offer 104 UCAS Tariff points on the same basis. International applicants: 112 UCAS Tariff points on the same basis, with equivalent international qualifications accepted, and NTU's English language requirement for the subject.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three years full-time, or four years with a placement year

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