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Biology (Extended) (with Placement Year) (BSc) - Greenwich
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Biology (Extended) (with Placement Year) (BSc) - Greenwich

University of Greenwich
KentUK
On campus
Full-time
€20,446.58/year
 3049 Points
Duration
5 Years
Language
English
Start date
Sep 2025

Program Description

Our extended degree in biology is a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the processes of life. It includes a foundation year and requires lower entry points.

Biology is the study of every aspect of life, from drug discovery and vaccinations for diseases to environmental factors and climate change. Our cutting-edge biology degree offers topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience. You begin this extended degree with a foundation year before moving to our three-year course.

You will develop the skills to address some of our greatest problems, from sustainable food production using plant-based products to how we treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You'll have the chance to put your learning into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, plus an international placement.

Our degree provides the scientific training and transferable skills you need to become a professional scientist. Your potential career options as a biology graduate include research roles in laboratories to positions in food and farming start-ups and roles in education. You could explore careers investigating cures in medical research or inspiring the next generation of scientists by training to become a biology teacher.

Notes:

• Tuition fees for students who have citizens' rights after Brexit: £9,250

• Placement year fees: £1,000

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Curriculum

Foundation Year

Introduction to Biology (30 credits)
Introduction to Chemistry (30 credits)
Introductory Practical Science (30 credits)
Foundation Mathematics (15 credits)
Learning Skills for Science (15 credits)

Year 1

Biochemistry 1 (15 credits)
Fundamentals of Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
Basic Chemistry for Life Science (15 credits)
Practical and Academic Skills (30 credits)
Ecology and Evolution (30 credits)

Year 2

Core Modules:
Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
Cell Biology and Immunity (15 credits)
Plant Science (15 credits)
Genetics (15 credits)
Microbiology and the Environment (15 credits)
Research and Professional Skills in Life Science (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options:
Physiological Systems and Regulation (15 credits)
Animal Science and Environmental Physiology (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options:
Biogeography and Ecosystems (15 credits)
Pharmacology (15 credits)

Placement Year

Work Placement Course - ENG

'Year 4

Core 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)
Biotechnology for Crop Production (15 credits)
Conservation and the Environment (15 credits)
Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (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)

Careers

Prepare for a career in medical research investigating cures for global infections such as those from the Coronavirus or Ebolavirus families. Work in government to influence approaches to climate change action or research new ways to ensure food security. Become a Data Analyst to discover key factors affecting nutrition and obesity or inspire the next generation of scientists by becoming a Biology teacher. Potential careers include research roles in:

  • academic,
  • governmental,
  • commercial laboratories.
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