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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Main Site - Highfield Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
Learn about life at all levels, from molecules and cells to whole organisms.On this three-year Biology degree at the University of Southampton you will explore topics looking at species, communities and entire ecosystems to prime yourself for a broad choice of potential careers.You will be taught by expert staff who are actively engaged in high-profile research, have the flexibility to tailor your degree through our extensive range of modules, and will be based in our state-of-the-art, multi-million pound Life Sciences building that houses plant growth, tissue culture, and invertebrate facilities.You will gain extensive practical experience from a variety of field trips in the UK, Belize and Spain, can benefit from the close links we have with the nearby Marwell Wildlife organisation, can spend a semester studying at a university in Europe or Australasia, and can select a year in employment if you wish to gain experience in an industry setting.We will also help you kick-start your career in a variety of sectors including medicine, biotechnology, conservation and the environment.99% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes 2020/2021).
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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£ 27,400per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
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- Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
- Extended Project
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
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A level : AAB
AAB to include Biology and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Science practical components must be passed. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry.
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