Overview

Biology encompasses the study of life from molecules to ecosystems. It's an exciting area of study that has a significant impact on our daily lives and is vital to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges.

While studying this Biology (Hons) Including Placement Year course at University of Bath you'll gain a broad foundation of skills across areas such as evolution, ecology, biodiversity, genetics, cell biology and microbiology, equipping you with the knowledge for a range of careers in the biosciences and beyond.

Tailor to your interests

As the most flexible of our biosciences courses, from year two you'll get to choose from a wide variety of units. This gives you the option to either maintain breadth or specialise in specific areas, such as developmental biology, genomics, neuroscience, cancer biology or microbiology.

Undertake a dedicated research project

In your final year, you’ll carry out your own research project, giving you first-hand experience as a researcher and the opportunity to contribute to the leading research of our academics.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Practical research and academic skills for biologists
Cell biology
Genetics
Ecology and evolution
The life of Earth
Biochemistry for biologists

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-04 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Duolingo English Test

120

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bath, 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

6.5

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PTE Academic

62

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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120

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Other requirements

General requirements

International Baccalaureate
36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and a second HL science or mathematics subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 12 credits must be from Biology units.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

30500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30500 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9535 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Bath

808 - 1228 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Tailor to your interests

Undertake a dedicated research project

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Bath

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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