BSc (Hons) Biology with professional placement at University of Bath

Programme overview

If you love biology and are keen to keep your career options open, this is the course for you. This is the broadest of all our biosciences courses. You will study life on all scales, from the molecular to the global ecosystem, with a focus on evolution acting at the level of DNA.

Faculty: Faculty of Science | Department: Department of Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years with professional placement | Study mode: full-time, with professional placement | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course lasts 4 years. It starts in September 2027 and ends in 2031. Year 1 compulsory units include Biodiversity, Cell biology, Core skills for bioscience, Genetics, Practical research skills in biology, Principles of ecology and evolution.

Career pathways

You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills to be part of the next generation of scientists, helping to make you highly sought after by employers. You'll also be well equipped to apply the skills you've gained in a range of other careers such as business, management or marketing or even go on to further study, such as a master’s or PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A level typical offer: AAB in three A levels including A in Biology and A in a second science or mathematics subject. IB Diploma: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in a second science or mathematics subject. BTEC typical offer: DDD plus A at A level. GCSE: GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in all components.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home fee for full-time campus-based courses; 2027/28 Home fees are subject to parliamentary approval. Placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,950 a year (2027/28). Overseas fee, Band 3 (Science, Engineering, Health and Psychology courses); placement-year fees are charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years with professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.bath.ac.uk/guides/applying-for-an-undergraduate-course/

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