Biology with optional placement year - BSc (Hons)

BSc Hons Biology covers fundamental areas of biology with a focus upon the biomedical, molecular and environmental sciences. This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Graduates will receive one year of free membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Associate Level.

During the first year you will study fundamentals of biology such as biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as cell biology.

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

BCC includingA-Level Essential:One science subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Life & Health Sciences, PE, Geography, Environmental Technology/Science. Chemistry or Biology is preferred.Applied Science Double Award also acceptable.Provided the subject requirements are met you can substitute a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University for one of the A level grades.

English language requirements for international applicantsThe minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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