BSc (Hons) Biotechnology at University of Essex

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Biotechnology builds understanding of the uses, potential and implications of biotechnology, aimed at global challenges such as climate change and antimicrobial resistance. Year one covers molecular cell biology, genetics, ecology, microbiology and biochemistry.

Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Molecular Cell Biology, Microbiology, Genetics and Evolution, Biochemistry of Macromolecules, Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease, Microbial Diversity and Biotechnology, Plant Biotechnology, Microbial Biotechnology for Sustainable Development and a Research Project in Life Sciences.

Career pathways

Biotechnology (agriculture, biofuel, biomanufacturing, cell culture, genomics), environmental science and protection, biomedical and clinical science, postgraduate research and science teaching.

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Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences. IB 29 points or 112 tariff points including 2 Higher Level subjects with 4 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences; GCSE Maths met by 2 in Standard or Higher Level Maths or 4 in IB Middle Years Maths. Science T-levels considered case by case (Health and Healthcare Science T-levels not accepted). Contextual offer: GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including C in Biology or equivalent. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or a specified score in an accepted equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year. Home/UK fee per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year. International fee per year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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