Overview

In this Incorporated Bachelor Year Zero in BSc (Hons) Biology from University of Greenwich International College you will explore Biology as the study of every aspect of life, from drug discovery and vaccinations for diseases to environmental factors and climate change.

Key facts

This cutting-edge biology degree offers topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience.

Through this course you will develop the skills to address some of the world's greatest problems, from sustainable food production using plant-based products to how we treat Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

You'll have the chance to put your learning into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, plus an international placement. This degree programme provides the scientific training and transferable skills you need to become a professional scientist.

The potential career options as a biology graduate include research roles in laboratories to positions in food and farming start-ups and roles in education.

You will also have the opportunity to explore careers investigating cures in medical research or inspiring the next generation of scientists by training to become a biology teacher.

Your Pathways

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Pure Mathematics

Mechanics

Further Mathematics

Properties of Matter and Waves

Electricity, Electronics and Fields

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Blackheath, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To join this course you will need to have successfully completed high school (5 GCSE Grades A – D) or equivalent and meet the English language requirements. We offer Pre-sessional English which is a 6 or 12-week extension course for those who may not yet meet the required English language standards for direct entry to our pathways.

Direct Entry – IELTS 5.5 (with no skill below 5.5)

Pre-sessional English 6-weeks – IELTS 5.0 (with no skill below 4.5)

Pre-sessional English 12-weeks – IELTS 4.5 (with no skill below 4.0)

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16495 GBP / year

≈ 16495 GBP / year

Funding

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship.

The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

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Your Pathways

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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