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    Biology (Extended), BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich

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    United Kingdom, London

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    C1FY

    Campuses

    Medway Campus

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2025
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,500  / year
    Next Intake September-2025

    Biology (Extended), BSc Hons

    About

    Our extended degree in biology is a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the processes of life. It includes a foundation year and requires lower entry points.

    Biology is the study of every aspect of life, from drug discovery and vaccinations for diseases to environmental factors and climate change. Our cutting-edge biology degree offers topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience. You begin this extended degree with a foundation year before moving to our three-year course.

    You will develop the skills to address some of our greatest problems, from sustainable food production using plant-based products to how we treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You'll have the chance to put your learning into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, plus an international placement.

    Our degree provides the scientific training and transferable skills you need to become a professional scientist. Your potential career options as a biology graduate include research roles in laboratories to positions in food and farming start-ups and roles in education. You could explore careers investigating cures in medical research or inspiring the next generation of scientists by training to become a biology teacher.

    Disciplines

    Science

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Academic entry requirements

    Applicants who have completed the national schooling system typically require foundation, please refer to UGIC.

    For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

    English Program Requirements

    Language entry requirements

    For details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

    Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

    Career

    Careers and placements

    Will I have a work placement?

    Students go to a range of companies and organisations of varying sizes for their placements, including large multi-national firms, government agencies, the NHS and small to medium-sized companies engaged in research, analytical services and manufacturing.

    • Previous students have worked in: Eon, Dyson, ADEY, PS Analytical and E-liquids, GSK, NHS hospitals.
    • IAESTE (British Council) placements to Brazil, Dubai and Poland.
    • We have a dedicated team to search for and inform students about relevant opportunities and help students prepare for interviews.

    How long is my placement?

    Students can undertake a summer placement lasting 6 weeks to 3 months. This can be related to a credit rated course at Level 6, or can be undertaken for work experience, acknowledged by a Certificate of Industrial Experience.

    Students are also encouraged to apply for sandwich placements lasting between 9-12 months which sit between the second and third year of the degree.

    What are the financial arrangements?

    The faculty expects that students will be as far as possible treated like other employees of the company or organisation.

    It is expected that students on sandwich placements will be paid throughout their time with the company. In some cases, students on summer placements have had expenses only covered by the company.

    Students on sandwich placements pay a reduced fee to the university for their placement year.

    What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

    This course will prepare you for careers such as scientific research in academic, governmental or commercial laboratories, including biotechnology companies and health-testing laboratories, scientific writing and publishing, medical equipment sales and science teaching.

    Are internships available?

    Interns can gain valuable employment experience within the faculty – subject to resources. Personal tutors will be able to advise students on where to access programme internships.

    Do you provide employability services?

    We have a team dedicated to enhancing student employment outcomes. Our Employer Partnerships Manager develops relationships with companies to provide placement and employment opportunities.

    Other members of the team help students to develop their knowledge of job markets, produce effective CVs, cover letters and application forms, understand HR selection processes, and prepare final year students for graduate job applications and applying for placements.

    Visit our Employability & Careers Service pages.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,500 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Greenwich

    Biology (Extended), BSc Hons

    University of Greenwich

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