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€21,680.40/year
2583 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Program Description
Biology at Swansea University has a strong reputation and draws students from across the world and is based on our stunning Singleton Park campus overlooking Swansea Bay. Your learning will be shaped by inspirational and internationally-renowned academics.
A deep academic understanding of life on earth is more important than ever. Studying living organisms in all their epic variety helps us to identify critical threats and major opportunities, from the smallest scale to the biggest. Our 4-year BSc Biology with an integrated foundation year is ideal for students who don't meet the necessary requirements to enter onto the first year of a degree course.
Note:
Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.
A deep academic understanding of life on earth is more important than ever. Studying living organisms in all their epic variety helps us to identify critical threats and major opportunities, from the smallest scale to the biggest. Our 4-year BSc Biology with an integrated foundation year is ideal for students who don't meet the necessary requirements to enter onto the first year of a degree course.
Note:
Fees for full time Undergraduate EU/International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.
Entry Requirements
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Education
High School Diploma (or equivalent)
17
or
IB Diploma
32
English Level
Cambridge Proficiency (CPE)
C
or
Cambridge Advanced (CAE)
C
or
International Baccalaureate
5.0
or
A levels
C
or
IGCSE
C
or
TOEFL (internet based)
79
or
IELTS
6
or
Pearson Test of Academic Engl.
56
Required Documents
Certified Copy of the English Certification
ID Certified Copy
Passport Certified Copy
Certified Copy of the High School Diploma (or equivalent)
Student Visa
Notes:
Alternative Entry Qualifications:
- A level (or equivalent) typical offer: ABB-BBB to include Biology or Human Biology.
- International Baccalaureate: 32-33 to include 5 in HL Biology or Human Biology.
- BTEC: DDM plus at least one GCSE grade B in Science. Only science-based BTECs will be considered.
Alternative English Language Qualifications:
- Swansea ELTS test (SWELT): 6.0
- INTO English Language Assessment: 169
- CaMLA - Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE): 650
- Euroexam @ C1 academic level: Pass
Important Information:
- For students who fall short of only the English language requirement we offer a range of pre-sessional training programmes that you may take before starting your degree programme.
Curriculum
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Core Modules:
Foundation Biology
Techniques in Ecology
Dealing with Data
Laboratory Skills
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Development of Key Skills for Biologists
Literature Review
Optional Modules:
Foundation Physical and Environmental Geography
An Introduction to Data Visualisation
Optional Chemistry Modules:
Elementary Chemistry
Reactions and Products
Foundation Biology
Techniques in Ecology
Dealing with Data
Laboratory Skills
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Development of Key Skills for Biologists
Literature Review
Optional Modules:
Foundation Physical and Environmental Geography
An Introduction to Data Visualisation
Optional Chemistry Modules:
Elementary Chemistry
Reactions and Products
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Cellular and Microbial Biology
Core Skills for Biological Sciences
Botany and Ecology
Animal Diversity and Behaviour
Evolution and Genetics
Life in the Oceans
Core Skills for Biological Sciences
Botany and Ecology
Animal Diversity and Behaviour
Evolution and Genetics
Life in the Oceans
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Compulsory Modules:
Year 2 Biological Sciences Literature Review
Plant Ecology
Ecological Data Analysis
Ecological Microbiology and the Cycles of Life
Optional Modules - Biology Field Course:
Introduction to field ecology
Biosciences Year 2 field course alternative assessment
Biology Optional:
Ichthyology
Parasitology
Entomology - General Introduction
Animal behaviour in conservation and welfare
Tetrapod Evolution
Molecular Ecology
Marine Invertebrates
Animal Physiology
Comparative Immunology
Year 2 Biological Sciences Literature Review
Plant Ecology
Ecological Data Analysis
Ecological Microbiology and the Cycles of Life
Optional Modules - Biology Field Course:
Introduction to field ecology
Biosciences Year 2 field course alternative assessment
Biology Optional:
Ichthyology
Parasitology
Entomology - General Introduction
Animal behaviour in conservation and welfare
Tetrapod Evolution
Molecular Ecology
Marine Invertebrates
Animal Physiology
Comparative Immunology
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Compulsory Modules:
Biosciences Research Project
Optional Modules:
Tropical marine ecology field course
Professional skills in conservation
Professional Laboratory Skills
Tropical Ecology and Conservation - Borneo Field Trip
Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)
Biology Recommended:
Physics for Biologists
Biodiversity
Plant Conservation and Ecology
Natural Products that Shape Our World
Epidemiology of zoonotic diseases
Macroevolution and Phylogenies
Biology Optional:
Mammalian Carnivore Ecology and Conservation
Ecology of Marine Megafauna
Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests
Climate Change Biology
Tropical marine ecology and conservation
Advanced Data Analysis
Sensory Ecology
Polar Biology
Hormones and Behaviour
Animal behaviour - from individuals to groups
Biosciences Research Project
Optional Modules:
Tropical marine ecology field course
Professional skills in conservation
Professional Laboratory Skills
Tropical Ecology and Conservation - Borneo Field Trip
Interdisciplinary Field Course to the Indian Himalayas (Sikkim)
Biology Recommended:
Physics for Biologists
Biodiversity
Plant Conservation and Ecology
Natural Products that Shape Our World
Epidemiology of zoonotic diseases
Macroevolution and Phylogenies
Biology Optional:
Mammalian Carnivore Ecology and Conservation
Ecology of Marine Megafauna
Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests
Climate Change Biology
Tropical marine ecology and conservation
Advanced Data Analysis
Sensory Ecology
Polar Biology
Hormones and Behaviour
Animal behaviour - from individuals to groups
Assessment Method
You will be taught through a combination of:
- lectures
- tutorials
- seminars
- discussion groups
- practical classes
- field courses.
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including:
- examinations
- coursework
- practical research project.
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Careers
Our Biosciences degrees at Swansea University are designed so that you have the skills that today's employers are looking for.
Bioscience graduates have a huge range of career options within sectors which include:
- environmental agencies
- fisheries
- aquaculture
- the biological and biochemical industries
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