Overview

Within the Biology with optional placement year (Hons) degree delivered by Ulster University, you will study fundamentals of biology such as biodiversity, plant and animal physiology, chemistry and biochemistry, as well as cell biology.

Career options

Graduates of this degree will be able to work in a range of establishments in areas of biological research, human communities and demographic studies, health laboratories, environmental related monitoring quality, survey, conservation or management, food, pharmaceuticals or agrochemical industries. A large number of our Biology graduates have obtained Masters and Doctoral degrees from this University and a variety of leading European and American Universities or completed a PGCE to become teachers of biology.

There is an optional one year placement leading to a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) for those undertaking their placement, for example in a research institute, in industry, or in the education sector. Alternatively students can undertake their placement in the form of a period of studies overseas and attain the Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Human, Animal and Plant Physiology

Ecology & Biodiversity

Biochemistry

Medical Cell Biology

Chemistry and Pharmacology

Biotechnology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coleraine, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 467 other Bachelors in Biology 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

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A level: Grades BCC to include one subject from A-Level essential

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma: award profile DMM

ILC: 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 24 points to include 12 points at higher level including 5 points at higher level in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Home Economics, PE, Geography.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17010 GBP / year

≈ 17010 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

UK last year's fees: 9,250£GBP, fees for this year TBC

Living costs

Coleraine

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Coleraine

Funding

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