Overview

With a Biological Sciences with Professional Training Year degree delivered by Cardiff University , you’ll build strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, which will expand your career horizons. You’ll gain valuable transferable knowledge and experience in computing, statistics, data analysis and research presentations, which can open doors to a range of exciting industries. Your Professional Training Year placement provides further appreciation and understanding of the work environment in your chosen field.

Key facts

We integrate experimental work in the laboratory and in the field, in disciplines that range from cell and developmental biology through to plant science, zoology and environmental science.

Experience engaging teaching that is driven by our research expertise. You’ll also have access to an exciting range of training opportunities in research laboratories within the School of Biosciences.

Study relevant topics that aim to enhance the well-being and sustainability of people, animals and ecosystems. Your Professional Training Year provides a unique opportunity for you to work in industry or research through an extensive placement experience.

Over 94% of our graduates from the School of Biosciences are in employment, further study or other activities 15 months after the end of their course (Graduate Outcomes).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Skills for Science
Structure and Function of Living Organisms
Organisms and Environment
The Dynamic Cell
Biological Chemistry
Genetics and Evolution

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Genetics View 119 other Bachelors in Genetics in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level

AAB-ABB

Must include Biology (or Human Biology) or Chemistry. You will need to pass the science practical element of the A-level if this is part of your programme of study.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.

International Baccalaureate

34-32 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. Must include grade 6 in HL Biology or Chemistry.

Baccalaureate Wales

From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

30700 GBP / year

≈ 30700 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Year three (sandwich year): £1,850 for Nationals
Year three (sandwich year): £5,890 for Internationals

Living costs

Cardiff

United Kingdom

628 - 1066 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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