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Biology (Extended) BSc (Hons)

UK

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What will I learn?

**Our extended degree in biology is a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the processes of life. It includes a foundation year and requires lower entry points.**Biology is the study of every aspect of life, from drug discovery and vaccinations for diseases to environmental factors and climate change. Our cutting-edge biology degree offers topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience. You begin this extended degree with a foundation year before moving to our three-year course.You will develop the skills to address some of our 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.Our degree provides the scientific training and transferable skills you need to become a professional scientist. Your 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 could explore careers investigating cures in medical research or inspiring the next generation of scientists by training to become a biology teacher.**What you should know about this course**- This four-year course is identical to the three-year course, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements- If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to becoming a biology graduate- The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.

Which department am I in?

School of Science

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
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Start date

September 2024

Venue

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

Central Avenue,

Chatham,

Medway,

ME4 4TB, England

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

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Start date

September 2024

Venue

University of Greenwich (Medway Campus)

Central Avenue,

Chatham,

Medway,

ME4 4TB, England

Entry requirements

For students from United States

A-level students must have 16 points from biology.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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