**Why study this course?**
Our Natural Sciences (Biology) degree will equip you with a broad knowledge of science subjects, reflecting the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of scientific research and enterprise. The flexible structure of the course allows you to tailor the degree towards your personal interests, whilst providing the core laboratory, IT and performance skills you'll need to succeed in your career.
**More about this course**
This course will develop your technical and transferable skills across a range of subjects within the natural sciences. On completion of this degree you'll be fully prepared to pursue postgraduate study or work in several areas of the chemical, biological or pharmaceutical industries. Practicals and projects are conducted in one of the largest and most advanced science teaching facilities in Europe, with access to 280 workstations and specialist laboratory equipment. Our Learning Centre has many areas for group or independent study with Wi-Fi and computer facilities.
Membership of the Life Sciences society also gives you the opportunity to attend several social and professional events. This welcoming society helps you to build employability skills suitable for careers within life sciences.
Course Details - Modules
The modules listed below represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
Fundamental Chemical Concepts (core, 15 credits);
General Chemistry (core, 15 credits);
Introduction to Laboratory Skills (core, 15 credits);
Cell Biology (core, 15 credits);
Biochemistry (core, 15 credits);
Fundamentals of Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits);
Laboratory Techniques with Data Handling (core, 15 credits);
Key Principles in Chemistry (core, 15 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
Quantitative Analysis (core, 16 credits);
Molecular Biology (core, 15 credits);
Microbiology (option, 15 credits);
Metabolism (option, 15 credits);
Coordination and Solution Chemistry of d and f Block Complexes (option, 15 credits);
Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Delivery (option, 15 credits);
Kinetics and Surface Chemistry (core, 15 credits);
Spectroscopic Methods (core, 15 credits);
Solid State and Organometallic Chemistry (option, 15 credits);
Human Immunity (option, 15 credits);
Ethics for Science (option, 15 credits);
Thermodynamics and Electrochemistry (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
Research Project (core, 30 credits);
Advanced Physical Chemistry (option, 15 credits);
Toxicology (option, 15 credits);
Clinical Biochemistry (option, 5 credits);
Fundamentals of Biotechnology (option, 15 credits);
Advanced Inorganic Techniques (option, 15 credits);
Bioinformatics and Molecular Modelling (option, 15 credits);
Work Placement (for Life Sciences) (option, 5 credits);
Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (option, 15 credits);
Biochemical Pathology (option, 15 credits);
Formulations and Quality Assurance of Solids and Semi-solids (option, 15 credits);
Virology (option, 15 credits);
Genomics (option, 15 credits);
Work Placement (for Life Sciences) (option, 15 credits);
Advanced Bioanalytical Science (option, 15 credits)
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through tests, practical reports, posters, presentations, essays, short-answer tests and examinations.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
CF12
Institution code:
L68
Campus Name:
Holloway
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
a minimum of 112 points from A levels including a C in Biology or Human Biology, or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification eg BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma/Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Progression Diploma or Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits
Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case by case basis.
Entry from appropriate foundation or access courses will also be considered.
If you don’t have traditional qualifications or can’t meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing the Extended Degree BSc (Hons).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
Please see our English language requirements page for more details
These fees are for the 2022/23 academic year. Fees for new and returning students may change each year by an amount set under the government’s regulation. For further information about our undergraduate fees, please visit: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/applying/funding-your-studies/undergraduate-tuition-fees/
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be extra costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. There may also be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but that you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
City of London
N7 8DB
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