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Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)/Biological Sciences with Research Placement BSc(Hons)
BSc(Hons)
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Your course
Biological Sciences is a fascinating subject. From the growth and division of simple bacteria through to the evolution and adaptation of complex multi-cellular organisms, and the emerging role of genomics in personalised medicine and biodiversity in a changing world. Throughout this degree, you’ll have the opportunity to study core topics and consider contemporary issues in major aspects of biology, along with optional modules that allow you to study the interaction between biological molecules and organisms with the physical environment. Your learning will be supported by doctoral-level academics with expertise or active research interests in diverse areas of biology and genetics. You’ll also receive hands-on practical training in the laboratory using modern equipment, developing the skills and interests that help to prepare you for a research dissertation in the final year. As a further boost for your CV and employment prospects there’s also the opportunity of a placement year in industry or, if you choose Biological Sciences with Research Placement BSc(Hons), a supervised research placement.
Example modules
• Dynamic Living Systems • Research Skills • Genomics • Ecological Adaptation and Conservation Management
Your future
Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) is a new course and the first cohort of students graduated in 2021, Biological Sciences with Research Placement BSc(Hons) is a new course and therefore there are no graduates as yet. However, previous graduates from other Biological Sciences courses at Huddersfield have gone on to work in roles such as Clinical Bioinformatician at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Laboratory Technician at ALS, Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX Laboratories and Nuclear Medicine Sales Executive at Bartec Technologies.***
***LinkedIn and University of Huddersfield
If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry, you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree, see page 12.
Course info
Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)
Course length:
3 years full-time 4 years inc. placement year
Entry requirements:
A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points BBC* inc. B in a relevant Science subject/DMM in Applied Science**/112 inc. B in a relevant Science subject at A Level.
*The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. **Alternatively a BTEC Health and Social Care is acceptable but must be accompanied by another Science A Level at a minimum grade C.
Course length:
4 years full-time inc. placement year
Entry requirements:
A Levels/BTEC/UCAS points BBB* inc. B in Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject, plus GCSEs Maths and English Language at grade 4/C. BTEC and UCAS points not applicable.
*The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.
Accreditations
Biological Sciences is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology Biological Sciences with Research Placement has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology.
