Study Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement at University of Huddersfield in the UK, Department of Biological and Geographical Sciences (SBIOLSCI)

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

From developing effective vaccines to bringing about advances in DNA forensics, molecular and cellular biology has been behind many modern scientific breakthroughs. If you have a passion for biology, an enquiring mind and you’re looking for an accredited course with an emphasis on providing experience in a research setting, then this could be the right choice for you.

Your career
Graduates from our Biological Sciences courses can consider a wide range of career options in areas such as medical research, the NHS, molecular sciences, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals, developing scientific patents, medical sales or marketing, medical writing and teaching.

Previous graduates have gone on to work in roles such as Clinical Bioinformatician at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Laboratory Technician at ALS, Microbiology Medical Laboratory Technician at IDEXX Laboratories and Nuclear Medicine Sales Executive at Bartec Technologies.

Which department am I in?

Department of Biological and Geographical Sciences (SBIOLSCI)

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,600.00 (US$ 22,729) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Queensgate,

West Yorkshire,

Huddersfield,

HD1 3DH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,600.00 (US$ 22,729) per year

Full Time Annual Fees - 17600; Placement Year Fee - 3300

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Huddersfield Campus

Queensgate,

Huddersfield,

West Yorkshire,

HD1 3DH, Northern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

BBB-BBC at A Level including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant A Level Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 with no lower than 5.5 in any element. TOEFL- 87 overall (Reading 22, Listening 21, Speaking 23, Writing 21)

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