Biology
University of Central Lancashire
UCAS Code: CC10 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
104 to 120 UCAS points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology at grade C. General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Citizenship and Community Studies not accepted
104 to 120 UCAS Points including 15 credits at Level 3 in Chemistry or Biology Modules at Distinction
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 104 to 112 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL Biology or Chemistry at grade 5.
104 to 112 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade H3.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma QCF 2010 - must have the following: Distinction in two of the following units: 1 Fundamentals of Science 11 Physiology of Human Body Systems 12 Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction 13 Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques 15 Microbiological Techniques 16 Chemistry for Biology Technicians 18 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 19 Practical Chemical Analysis 21 Biomedical Science Techniques 22 Chemical Laboratory Techniques 43 Diseases and Infections
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applied Science BTEC Modules - awarded 2016 onwards - must have the following: Merit in TWO out of the following THREE externally assessed ‘mandatory’ units: 1 Principles and Applications of Science I 3 Science Investigation Skills 5 Principles and Applications of Science II AND: Distinction in FOUR of the following internally assessed ‘optional’ units: 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems 9 Human Regulation and Reproduction 10 Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways 11 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 12 Diseases and Infections 17 Microbiology and Microbiological Techniques 20 Biomedical Science Unit 14 Applications of Organic Chemistry and Unit 18 Industrial Chemical Reactions can be accepted when combined with Biology Units for a good balance.
104 to 112 UCAS points, including Chemistry or Biology at grade C.
T Level
alongside A Level Chemistry or Biology at grade C
UCAS Tariff
Our typical offer is 104 to 120 UCAS Points.
About this course
**Course Overview**
Our biology degree covers all the major biological concepts, including evolution and genetics. You'll also gain valuable hands-on experience in laboratories and learn important field techniques.
**Why study with us**
- Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.
- You’ll develop advanced knowledge of contemporary biology, and high-level technical skills.
- Make lifelong friends on residential field courses (UK trips are included in your fees; optional overseas trips are extra).
**What you’ll do**
- You’ll study a range of biology topics, from microbes to humans. Including the biology of disease, the natural world, evolution, genetics and how humans and organisms interact with their environment.
- You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience at the Young Scientist Centre (YSC). This will enhance your employability in areas such as science communication and education.
- You can apply for the Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme run by the University. It is based with the biology teaching team over the summer, and you can take an optional work-based module in your final year.
**Future careers**
You can follow a range of biology-related careers. From becoming a research scientist or technician to working in the health or pharmaceutical industries. You could also pursue conservation and species management or teaching and science communication.
Modules
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The recession was tough on biology graduates, and although the jobs market has improved for them - a lot - it's still not back to where it was a few years ago. If you want a career in biology research — and a lot of biology students do - you'll need to take a doctorate, so give some thought as to where you might do it and how you might fund it (the government still funds doctorates for good students). A lot of graduates also take 1 year Masters courses to specialise in this wide and deep subject - most students take a standard biology course for their first degree and then specialise in subjects like ecology, conservation or marine biology later. Hospitals, universities, biotech firms, zoos and nature reserves and clinical and scientific testing are common industries of employment for biology graduates.
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