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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biology (with Placement Year)
Anglia Ruskin University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology (with Placement Year) course at Anglia Ruskin University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
120
We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a grade C or above in Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science at A level or equivalent level.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Anglia Ruskin University. These students are taking Biology (with Placement Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Biology | D |
| Chemistry | E |
| Psychology | C |
| Geography | C |
| Mathematics | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C101
Here's what Anglia Ruskin University says about its Biology (with Placement Year) course.
Study the science of life – a varied and exciting discipline that takes you from the molecular to whole organisms and entire ecosystems.
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Cover all life on earth, from microorganisms to plants, animals and humans, and from genes to whole ecosystems.
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Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
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Build a strong foundation in laboratory, data science, bioinformatic, and field skills.
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Tailor your degree to your ambitions and interests and choose from a range of specialisms, all underpinned by sustainability.
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Study in Cambridge, the centre of new and emerging technologies in the life sciences, and take advantage of local opportunities in biological data science, bioinformatics and more.
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Gain experience on internships with our research-active staff, or and apply for placements with a range of employers.
Biology is the study of life. Life on earth is fascinating, astonishing, diverse and beautiful, and the course aims to provide you with a broad knowledge of the wide variety of living organisms. Your knowledge will encompass how organisms evolve, their physiology, and how they function within the environment.
However, all life is currently under threat; with man-made (anthropogenic) change affecting the earth and all its systems. The biological sciences offer us a wide range of tools which can be used to alleviate these effects and preserve our natural environment, both for the benefit of plants, animals and humans, and for their current and future generations.
This degree in Biology offers a multidisciplinary approach, preparing you to evaluate aspects of all life on earth, and provide solutions to ensure a sustainable future.
You'll have the opportunity to select pathways within the course aligned to your specific interests, including but not limited to:
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Cell/molecular/laboratory
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Genetics/evolution/bioinformatics
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Plants/microbes/biotechnology
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Whole organisms (animals/humans)/environment/field skills
Principles of sustainability underpin much of the teaching throughout the course.
You'll have the opportunity to engage with field trips in the local area and further afield. Additional self-funded field trips are also available.
Source: Anglia Ruskin University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Biology (with Placement Year) at Anglia Ruskin University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Life Sciences
Location
Cambridge Campus | Cambridge
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules are subject to change and availability. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
Year 1: Principles of Biology (30 credits) Mathematics for the Biosciences (15 credits) General Microbiology (15 credits) Animal Physiology and Behaviour (30 credits) Introduction to Ecology and Conservation (30 credits)
Year 2: Preparation for Research (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation (15 credits) Field Skills in Biology (15 credits) Principles of Genetics (15 credits) Invertebrate Biology (15 credits) Plants and Microbial Sciences (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Animal Health and Disease (15 credits)* GIS and Spatial Ecology (15 credits)* Marine and Terrestrial Communities (15 credits)*
Year 3: Undergraduate Project (30 credits) Wildlife Conservation (15 credits) Professional Field Ecology (15 credits) Sustainable Land Management (15 credits) Comparative Ecophysiology (15 credits) Biogeography (15 credits) Microbial Pathogenicity (15 credits)* Molecular Cell Biology (15 credits)*
How you will be assessed
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to measure your progress. Besides exams, these include essays, practical reports, computer-based assessments, presentations, debates, classroom- or laboratory-based tests, and reviews of scientific papers.
Anglia Ruskin University student reviews
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3rd year
Paramedic science
9 months ago
The SU are actually really supportive and easy to use.
3rd year
Paramedic science
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There isnt a massive university life.
3rd year
Paramedic science
9 months ago
Feels expensive for the amount of face to face sessions you get.
3rd year
Paramedic science
9 months ago
The general university facilities are decent, the course specific ones are dissapointing
3rd year
Paramedic science
9 months ago
If i could do it again I would not go here. The course has been extremely poorly managed and the staff have treated us like guinea pigs trialling new modules. There seems to be a reasonable staff turnover. We have had consistent issues with course leaders not talking to each other resulting in vastl...
3rd year
Paramedic science
9 months ago
The university is alright, nothing special. The facilities are decent, the library is easy to use and work in.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Anglia Ruskin University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Anglia Ruskin University students who took the Biology (with Placement Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
98%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
90%
high
Learning opportunities
90%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
95%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
Assessment and feedback
91%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
90%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
92%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
95%
high
Academic support
95%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
98%
high
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
92%
med
Learning resources
92%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Anglia Ruskin University. These students are taking Biology (with Placement Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Anglia Ruskin University graduates who took Biology (with Placement Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Animal care and control services
10%
Caring personal services
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Natural and social science professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Anglia Ruskin University graduates who took Biology (with Placement Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biology (with Placement Year).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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