BSc (Hons) Biology at Teesside University

Programme overview

This degree combines a core biology curriculum with a specialist pathway leading to BSc (Hons) Biology, Biology (Animal Science) or Biology (Human Biology). It covers genetic, cellular, organism and ecological biology, with laboratory training in the Bios facilities and links to the regional biotechnology industry.

Faculty: School of Health & Life Sciences | Department: Biosciences | Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); 4-6 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules are Anatomy and Physiology, Animal and Plant Biology, Biochemistry and Chemical Science, Biodiversity and Evolution, Cell Biology and Microbiology. Year 2 covers Bioethics, Bioreactors and Fermentation, Human Metabolism and Clinical Biochemistry, Immunology and Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics, with specialist pathway modules. The final year includes Biologics and Health Product Development, the Science Research Project and pathway modules such as Biogeography and Conservation and Medical Microbiology.

Career pathways

Graduates work with the NHS, private healthcare providers, environmental organisations, government bodies and in education, research, science communication, business, finance, marketing and sales, as well as the North East biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry, or progress to postgraduate study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry: 96-112 UCAS tariff points, GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (C) or equivalent, and at least one relevant Level 3 subject (Biology or Applied Science), for example A levels (minimum grade C in one relevant subject), BTEC Extended Diploma or Access to HE Diploma. Direct entry to Year 2 or the final year is considered for applicants with a relevant HNC, HND or prior degree study. An integrated foundation year is available for those not eligible for Year 1 entry.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, 2026/27 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years (4 with work placement); 4-6 years part-time

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