BSc (Hons) Biological Science at University of Bedfordshire

Programme overview

This course offers you a wide understanding of life, ranging from single-celled organisms to more complex systems found in plants, animals and humans. You explore their structure at molecular, cellular and organismal level. You gain advanced knowledge in microbiology; physiology; biochemistry; ecology; evolution; molecular and cellular biology; mechanisms of health and disease; and the application of biology in industry.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences | Department: Life Sciences | Study mode: full-time; full-time (with professional practice year option) | Intake: September, January | Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Microbiology and biochemistry; Human anatomy and physiology; Molecular genetics; Skills in biological science; Chemistry; Skills in science; Medical physiology; Biotechnology; Food microbiology; Biochemistry.

Career pathways

The skills you develop in information sourcing, data analysis and presentation allow you to seek employment within scientific careers and a broad range of non-scientific careers from financial and managerial posts to politics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. UCAS code: C100 / C108.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September, January

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