Biology is the science of life and is at the forefront of social change, from the use of genetically-modified organisms to humanity’s effect on the environment, and sustainable energy and food production. As a biology student at Kent you study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants.
Choose Biology at Kent because:
* our Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RBS)
* you receive extensive practical training in our world-class laboratories, with opportunities to work on live research projects and develop skills in the presentation and communication of biological data
* your lecturers are active researchers and innovative teachers, so you are taught the most up-to-date science in a stimulating and supportive environment
* we have a dedicated careers and placements team to help you prepare for life after Kent and are ranked 5th for graduate prospects in The Complete University Guide 2021
* we collaborate with research groups in industry and academia and have excellent links with local employers, including East Malling Research, Cairn Research, Pfizer and Public Health England.
This degree programme introduces you to a range of biological disciplines including anthropology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, evolution, genetics, infection and immunity, microbiology, and the physiology of animals and plants.
A range of optional modules allows you to specialise in the areas that interest you most and includes modules focusing on neuroscience, climate change and conservation, immunology, virology, aging, bioinformatics and genomics, cell signalling, pathogens and pathogenicity and primate biology. In your final year, you complete your own research project.
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How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
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C103
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K24
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
including Biology or Human Biology at grade B or A-Level Double Award Applied Science at BB, including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken.
Scottish Highers qualifications are considered on an individual basis
The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to pass the Access to Higher Education Diploma with 18 level 3 credits at distinction, 24 level 3 credits at Merit and 3 level 3 credits at Pass, and to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits in particular subjects at distinction or merit grade.
or 15 points at Higher Level including HL Biology at 5 or SL Biology at 6
in Applied Science, Biomedical Science or Medical Science.
All other subjects are considered on a case by case basis. Please contact us for further advice on your individual circumstances.
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English language requirements
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Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.
