**Overview** Discover how biology helps safeguard endangered species and fight disease on this BSc (Hons) Biology degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB). You'll get the skills you need to turn your curiosity and love of nature into a career that matters. - Put your knowledge to work in our molecular biology labs, using world-class equipment such as our ancient DNA and gene analysis facilities, fluorescence microscopes and research greenhouse - Get involved with the European Xenopus Resource Centre, one of the largest frog resource facilities in the world - Explore the diversity of local ecosystems and go on field trips to destinations such as Dorset, Devon and Mexico - Have the chance to gain valuable work experience on a one-year placement or to spend a year studying abroad to experience a different culture and enhance your CV - Be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology when you graduate, which includes access to exclusive grants and awards **Accredited by:** This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. **Careers and opportunities** As the scientific study of life and living organisms, biology covers a huge variety of sub-disciplines – from ecology to genetics, botany to zoology – and everything in between. This means that there's a wide range of sectors and industries you can work in with a biology degree, so there will always be a demand for your skills. On this BSc (Hons) Biology degree, you’ll start the course with key biological theories, before being able to shape it to your interests and choose from specialist areas like animal science, enzymes, hydrology and environmental microbiology. You'll develop problem-solving, communication and numeracy skills alongside technical skills, and in your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to investigate a research question for your honours project. Once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in areas including research, biotech, consultancy, teaching and journalism. You could also continue your studies to postgraduate level, such as on our MSc Applied Aquatic Biology. **Graduate roles** Roles our graduates have taken on include: - microbiologist - microbiology laboratory technician - research scientist - science technician - medical laboratory assistant - grant administrator - medical writer - biomedical sales specialist - ecological surveyor **Graduate destinations** They've gone on to work for organisations such as: - NHS - Ministry of Defence - European Xenopus Resource Centre - MGS Laboratories **Placement year** After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Placements give you the opportunity to apply what you've learnt so far in a real workplace, boosting your employability and making you attractive to employers after graduation. You can work for a company or organisation here in the UK or overseas, or you could go independent by setting up and running your own business with other students. Previous students have completed work placements at organisations including Pfizer and Thermo-Fisher Scientific. Whichever route you choose, you'll receive support and guidance. Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. They'll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search – including help with applications and interviews – and support throughout your placement year. **Study abroad** You'll also have the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad on a conservation or research scheme to experience a different culture and enhance your CV.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Biodiversity & Evolution - Ecology - Plants and Human Impact - Experimental Biology - Introduction to Cell Biology & Biochemistry - Microbiology & Molecular Biology Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Community Ecology and Residential Field Course Optional modules in this year include: - Animal Science - Business for Biosciences - Cell Biology - Comparative and Evolutionary Psychology - Development; How Form and Function Changes - Enzymes and Metabolism - Genetics - Hydrology and Freshwater Ecosystems - Introduction to Teaching - Marine Organisms and Ecosystem - Microbiology - Plant Science Placement year (optional): On this course, you can do an optional work placement year between your 2nd and 3rd years to get valuable experience working in industry. We’ll help you secure a work placement that fits your situation and ambitions. You’ll get mentoring and support throughout the year. Year 3 Core modules in this year include: - Honours Project Optional modules in this year include: - Aspects of Terrestrial Ecology and Evolution - Biotechnology - Environmental Microbiology - Gene Organisation And Expression - Genes and Development - Genomics in Molecular Medicine - Marine Ecology and Conservation We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

You’ll be assessed through written exams, coursework, essays and practical write-ups, presentations, multiple choice tests, a research project. You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

Royal Society of Biology

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.

Course code: C100

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

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Year 2

Year 3

We welcome applications for advanced entry. If you’d like to apply for advanced entry, you need to select the required year when you complete your UCAS application.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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