Overview

Studying the Molecular Cell Biology (Hons) degree delivered by the University of York will develop your critical thinking and research skills, and prepare you to be competitive for entry into relevant postgraduate degree programmes.

Quick Facts:

Employment opportunities are diverse, ranging from biological and biomedical research and development, to careers in science communication, the health service, forensic science, environmental health and wildlife conservation. Our graduates are not confined to science-related careers, and a significant number enter jobs within finance, public and private sector management, social and health service work, the media and law.

Career opportunities

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Postgraduate study

PhD

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Accreditation

All of our undergraduate courses are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. As a graduate, you will eligible to register as a Chartered Biologist after one year's further practice instead of the standard three.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Genetics

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Cell and Developmental Biology

Microbiology

Animal and Plant Biology

Genetics and Evolution

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-29 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

York, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Microbiology View 91 other Bachelors in Microbiology 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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120

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TOEFL^® IBT

87

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61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

AAB including Biology and a second science

We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Psychology, Statistics or Computer Science. Human Biology is acceptable in place of Biology.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit or higher. Must include Biology modules at Level 3.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

DDD

Cambridge Pre-U

D3, D3, M2 including Biology and a second science or mathematics subject.

European Baccalaureate

80% overall, including individual scores of 8.5 and 8 in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject.

International Baccalaureate

35 points including 6 in Higher Level Biology and 6 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject. If English is not your first language then we would also require 5 in English B.

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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

32350 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

York

United Kingdom

646 - 1124 GBP / month

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Funding

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Disciplines

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