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Bachelor in Biology (with Placement) (BSc) - Greenwich
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Bachelor in Biology (with Placement) (BSc) - Greenwich

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

Program Description

Our biology degree covers topics such as cancer therapeutics, pharmacology and applied plant ecology. A study of neuroscience explores neuro-degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

The course is flexible, so you can choose to study a broad range of subjects or focus on your academic interests. You will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, including an international placement.

Notes:

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

• Placement year fees: £1,000

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Curriculum

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)

Optional modules: 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)

Optional modules: 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)

Optional modules: 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)

Optional modules: 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.

Among the careers open to our biology graduates are research roles in:

  • academic
  • governmental
  • commercial laboratories
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