Overview

This Biology with Biotechnology (Hons) programme offered at Bangor University will empower the next generation of scientists to address global issues in an innovative manner to heal, fuel and feed the world.

Why choose Bangor University for this Biology with Biotechnology (Hons) course?

TV presenter Steve Backshall is now part of our teaching team.

Our facilities include two well-equipped microbiology research laboratories including the multi-million-pound Centre for Environmental Biotechnology; a botanical garden; our own natural history museum containing a comprehensive collection of invertebrate and vertebrate material; and extensive marine and freshwater aquaria.

Our location provides a range of soil types, climate and topography, numerous diverse habitats, all within easy reach for field-based studies.

Careers

As a graduate of this degree you will possess a wealth of skills and knowledge that will be relevant to many employment sectors including hospital laboratories, research organisations, multidisciplinary consultancies, industrial companies, research charities, government departments and agencies, educational establishments, research councils and the private sector.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Organismal Diversity

Ecology & Evolution

Vertebrate Biology

Microbiology

Plant Diversity & Conservation

Medical Microbiology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Biotechnology View 54 other Bachelors in Biotechnology 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification/s.

Offers are tariff based, 112 - 136 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:

A Levels: Including grade C in Biology if studying one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environment Science, Geography, Geology)

International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H5 in Biology)

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDD including Merits in 4 Biology modules.

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): DMM - DDD, including 4 Biology modules.

Access to HE in the Sciences**

Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM-DDD

T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

20000 GBP / year

≈ 20000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Placement Year Fee £1,905, International Experience Year Fee £1,430

Living costs

Bangor

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.

Funding

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Overview

Why choose Bangor University for this Biology with Biotechnology (Hons) course?

Careers

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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