BSc (Hons) Biology at University of Hull

Programme overview

BSc Biology covers genetics and genomics, microbiology, evolution, cell biology and biological diversity, with hands-on lab and field training. Students can take residential field courses (including Brazil or Mallorca), PADI dive training, a year abroad or an integrated Masters option.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with year abroad) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (4 years); optional year abroad (4 years) | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Microbiology, Cells and Organelles, Diversity of Life, Molecular Biology and Genetics, Evolution, Genetic Analysis and Vertebrate Zoology; options include Human Physiology and Ecology. Students build specialist routes such as molecular genomics, toxicology or applied ecology.

Career pathways

Bioscience industries, teaching, veterinary medicine, ecological consultancy and government and non-government scientist roles; further Masters or PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points (contextual offer 96 points); at least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC or equivalent. Applicants should have A level Biology/Applied Science at grade C or above (or a merit in a relevant BTEC); those taking the reformed A level must also pass the practical element. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points including 5 in HL Biology; Access to HE Diploma pass with 96-112 UCAS tariff points including at least 18 credits at Merit in Biology. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK fee per year; excludes placement year (2,010) and study-abroad year (1,505) Source

International applicants: GBP 21,520 a year (2027/28). Standard international fee per year, lab-based Faculty of Science and Engineering band; placement and abroad years charged separately Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/3ed9537e-cb12-2202-edc6-5c1fe46d16db

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