Overview

Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement (Hons) programme from University of Huddersfield prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology.

Key Facts

With advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology, reflecting the compulsory placement year in research and allowing you to apply for associate membership upon graduation, this course covers core topics in molecular and cellular biology which include biochemistry, cell biology and research placement.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by biology academics with doctoral-level expertise in their subject areas, through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will see you gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you’ll:

Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally.

Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.

Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biology career.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in research and industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in medical research, medical genetics, the NHS, pharmaceuticals and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Biochemistry

Chemical and Physical Principles of Biology

Physiology

The World of Microbes

Research Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-13 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biochemistry View 468 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

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

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BBB at A Level including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course.

Merit at T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject.

In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17600 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Huddersfield

United Kingdom

600 - 1000 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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Living costs

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