Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
GCSE English Language, Mathematics and a science at a minimum of grade C or grade 4. 88 UCAS points with at least one qualification in a science related subject: • A-levels • BTEC • Cambridge Technicals • Access to HE
About this course
You will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of key biological processes and principles, together with the technical and scientific skills you will need to acquire, interpret and analyse data in health or laboratory settings.
We will introduce you to the specific techniques and applications used in a broad range of sectors, including pathology, biomedicine, toxicology and forensics, as well as environmental settings such as pollution monitoring and control. During practical sessions you will learn how to select and apply various techniques to specific scientific requirements. We will also give you a thorough introduction to the bioscience sector and how it operates through work-based learning. This will give you a strong set of work-based skills, including the ability to confidently select and apply various techniques to specific scientific requirements. You will also gain a good understanding of the Biological Science sector and how it operates.
When you graduate you will be able to design, plan, safely conduct, record and report on investigations using primary or secondary data. You will be able to obtain, record, collate, evaluate and analyse data using appropriate techniques in the field and/or laboratory, working individually or in a team. You will also understand sample selection, along with how to record and analyse data.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 30 students.
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Maths and Data Analytics for Biological Sciences (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Cell Biology (15 credits)
Genetics and Evolution (15 credits)
Principles for Biological Sciences (30 credits)
Introduction to Microbiology (15 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology (15 credits)
Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry (15 credits)
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
The Bioscience Work Sector (15 credits)
Genetics and Bioinformatics (15 credits)
Practice in Pathology (15 credits)
Laboratory Techniques for Biological Sciences (30 credits)
Principles of Immunology (15 credits)
Research Methods (15 credits)
Work Placements and Learning (15 credits)
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)
Molecular Biology of Cells (15 credits)
Special Topics in Molecular and Cellular Biology (15 credits)
Advanced Immunology and Pathology (15 credits)
Special Topics for Biological Scientists (15 credits)
Medical Genetics (15 credits)
Current Developments in Biological Sciences (15 credits)
Assessment methods
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
40% Coursework
60% Exams
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
30% Coursework
60% Exams
10% Placement
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
40% Coursework
60% Exams
Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively
Tuition fees
Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:
The Uni
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough Campus
What students say
Sorry, no information to show
This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.
After graduation
Sorry, no information to show
This is usually because there were too few respondents in the data we receive to be able to provide results about the subject at this university.
Explore these similar courses...
Higher entry requirements
Lower entry requirements
Nearby University
Same UniversityThis is what the university has told Ucas about the criteria they expect applicants to satisfy; some may be compulsory, others may be preferable.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This is the percentage of applicants to this course who received an offer last year, through Ucas.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Course location and department:
This is what the university has told Ucas about the course. Use it to get a quick idea about what makes it unique compared to similar courses, elsewhere.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF):
We've received this information from the Department for Education, via Ucas. This is how the university as a whole has been rated for its quality of teaching: gold silver or bronze. Note, not all universities have taken part in the TEF.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This information comes from the National Student Survey, an annual student survey of final-year students. You can use this to see how satisfied students studying this subject area at this university, are (not the individual course).
This is the percentage of final-year students at this university who were "definitely" or "mostly" satisfied with their course. We've analysed this figure against other universities so you can see whether this is high, medium or low.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
This information is from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), for undergraduate students only.
You can use this to get an idea of who you might share a lecture with and how they progressed in this subject, here. It's also worth comparing typical A-level subjects and grades students achieved with the current course entry requirements; similarities or differences here could indicate how flexible (or not) a university might be.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Post-six month graduation stats:
This is from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, based on responses from graduates who studied the same subject area here.
It offers a snapshot of what grads went on to do six months later, what they were earning on average, and whether they felt their degree helped them obtain a 'graduate role'. We calculate a mean rating to indicate if this is high, medium or low compared to other universities.
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
Graduate field commentary:
The Higher Education Careers Services Unit have provided some further context for all graduates in this subject area, including details that numbers alone might not show
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
The Longitudinal Educational Outcomes dataset combines HRMC earnings data with student records from the Higher Education Statistics Agency.
While there are lots of factors at play when it comes to your future earnings, use this as a rough timeline of what graduates in this subject area were earning on average one, three and five years later. Can you see a steady increase in salary, or did grads need some experience under their belt before seeing a nice bump up in their pay packet?
Have a question about this info? Learn more here
