Biological Science
University of GreenwichLevel
Undergraduate
Duration
Full-time: 3 Years (Standard BSc) or 4 Years (with Integrated Foundation Year or Placement Year)
Tuition Fee
Fees & Payment Breakdown:Annual Tuition Fee: ~£17,975 per year. Deposit Required: £3,000 – £4,000 deposit required to issue the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Intakes
January
About This Program
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University of Greenwich
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Course Overview: The BSc (Hons) Biology / Biological Sciences programme provides a strong foundation in modern biology, covering genetics, cell biology, microbiology, biochemistry, human physiology, and ecology. Students gain practical laboratory experience and undertake research projects in state-of-the-art laboratory facilities.
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Course Duration:
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Full-time: 3 Years (Standard BSc) or 4 Years (with Integrated Foundation Year or Placement Year).
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Part-time: Not available for international Student Visa holders.
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Intakes: Primary intake in September; select foundation/extended pathways available for January entry.
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Nigerian Entry Requirements:
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Direct Year 1 Entry: WAEC/NECO SSCE with minimum 5 credits (including English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry) PLUS a recognized UK Foundation Certificate, A-Levels, IB, or completion of Year 1 at a recognized Nigerian university with a good CGPA.
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Integrated Foundation Year (4-Year Route): WAEC/NECO SSCE with at least 5 C6 grades including Mathematics, English, and Science subjects.
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English Language Requirement: WAEC or NECO SSCE English Language with grade C6 or better (waives IELTS). Otherwise, IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component).
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University Ranking:
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Biological Sciences Subject Ranking: Ranked 3rd in the UK for Biosciences in The Guardian University Guide.
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Overall UK Ranking: Top 80 UK Universities.
Biology, BSc Hons
Our biology degree explores the fascinating processes of life, from the chemical reactions inside cells to drug discovery for diseases, through to environmental impact and global climate change.
Delivered by the School of Science and the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), our cutting-edge degree allows you to study a broad range of subjects or choose modules to suit your interests. We offer topics themed around producing students that can solve the UN Sustainability Goals including human health and disease, sustainable food production, and saving the planet from climate change.
You will learn the skills to address some of the greatest problems facing humanity, from producing enough food to feed a growing world to treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, including an international placement.
The extensive careers options for biology graduates include research roles in academic, governmental and commercial laboratories, positions in food and farming start-ups, and roles in education. You could prepare for careers in medical research investigating cures or inspire the next generation of scientists by becoming a biology teacher.
What you should know about this course
WHAT YOU WOULDSTUDY
Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Exploring Biology (30 credits)
- Concepts in Science (30 credits)
- Practical Skills for Science (30 credits)
- Skills for Tomorrow's Scientist (30 credits)
Year 2
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Feeding Ourselves (30 credits)
- Human Health (30 credits)
- Our Planet Today (30 credits)
- Researcher Training (30 credits)
Year 3
Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.
- Project (Life Sciences) (30 credits)
Students are required to choose 75 credits from this list of options.
- Pathophysiology of Disease (15 credits)
- Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (15 credits)
- Applied Plant Ecology (15 credits)
- Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
- Introduction to Ecological Modelling and Programming (15 credits)
- Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (15 credits)
- Stem Cells (15 credits)
- Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits)
- Animal Ecology (15 credits)
- Medical Microbiology (15 credits)
- Medical Biochemistry (15 credits)
- Neuropharmacology (30 credits)
- Insect Biology (15 credits)
Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.
- Science Internship Course (15 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Entry Requirements
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Direct Year 1 Entry: WAEC/NECO SSCE with minimum 5 credits (including English, Mathematics, Biology, and Chemistry) PLUS a recognized UK Foundation Certificate, A-Levels, IB, or completion of Year 1 at a recognized Nigerian university with a good CGPA.
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Integrated Foundation Year (4-Year Route): WAEC/NECO SSCE with at least 5 C6 grades including Mathematics, English, and Science subjects.
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English Language Requirement: WAEC or NECO SSCE English Language with grade C6 or better (waives IELTS). Otherwise, IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component).
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