BSc (Hons) Biology at University of Chester

Programme overview

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), our Biology degree is designed to provide you with the most diverse range of biological subjects to study and to help you develop a wealth of scientific skills so that you can access the most diverse range of biology-based employment. So, whether you’re interested in microbiology or ecology, learning molecular biology skills or fieldwork skills, or working in biotechnology or conservation, you will find everything you’re looking for here at Chester.

What you will study

In Year 1 (Level 4), you will be introduced to the foundations of biological science. You will be introduced to the essential principles, mechanisms and concepts needed to understand biology at every level of organisation. Core modules include Science of Life, Exploring and Researching Life Sciences, Global Biodiversity, Biology of Disease, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Human Impacts and Technological Solutions, Natural Sciences Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS Points: 112 points; GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC; must include Biology; BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma (Applied Science or Animal Management): DMM; International Baccalaureate: 28 points, including 5 in HL Biology; Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology or Chemistry Scottish Highers - BBBB, including Biology or Chemistry; Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma (Science), to include 45 credits at Level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above; T Level: T Level (Science) - Merit; OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma (Applied Science): DMM; Extra Requirements: We accept a maximum of 8 UCAS points from GCE AS Levels. The Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer.; IELTS: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band) Other Admission Requirements All successful applicants for this course should be vaccinated against hepatitis B virus and tetanus.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). £10,050 per year for a full-time course (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,450 a year (2027/28). £15,450 per year for a full-time course* (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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