Course Summary

Microorganisms are an important but often misunderstood form of life. The causative agents of many diseases, microbes can also be exploited as "cell factories" to produce a wide range of useful products, provide the means to decontaminate polluted environments and act as models for understanding biological processes. At York you will learn about the practical application of biological knowledge to economically important areas, such as health, food and the environment.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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.

Application Codes

Course code: CJ57

Institution code: Y50

Campus Name: Main Site

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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

Essential Subjects: Biology and a second Science (or equivalent) are essential. We consider the following subjects as a second Science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Maths, Geography, Geology, Maths, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. Human Biology is also accepted in place of Biology. Information: Applicants taking Science A Levels that include a practical component will be required to pass.

Only acceptable in conjunction with Scottish Advanced Highers.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 36 credits at Distinction and 9 at Merit or higher including Biology and a second Science-related units.

Acceptable in conjunction with Scottish Highers. Advanced Higher Biology and a second Science are essential.

If you achieve B or higher at EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer.

With 6 in Higher Level Biology and a second Science.

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Biology and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your BTEC as A Level Science equivalent. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science with all 7 mandatory units plus 3 units from 8,9,10,11,12,17 and 20 OR 2 from this list plus 1 unit from 13,14, 18 and 19.

We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Biology and a second Science (or equivalent qualification) are essential. We may also consider relevant units in your OCR Cambridge Technical as A Level Science equivalent.

We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.

Cambridge Pre-U Biology and a second Science are essential.

Although we do not typically hold interviews for this course, mature candidates and those with special circumstances and/or qualifications may be invited to attend an interview. We consider a wide range of qualifications for entry. We may also make reduced offers where applicants are eligible for our contextual offer scheme, or are taking specific additional qualifications.

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

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/bsc-biotechnology-and-microbiology/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Undergraduate English Language requirements

https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applying/entry/english-language/

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 74%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 68%

Go onto work and study: 90%

Fees and funding

EU 24000.0 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
International 24000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/

Provider information

Heslington
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York
YO10 5DD

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