Study location	United Kingdom, Aberystwyth
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc
Course code	C100

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) good results in Biology The entry qualification documents are accepted in any language

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL, sufficient results in secondary school final exams or other equivalent Additionally, state English examination results are accepted as proof of proficency.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. courses.aber.ac.uk/..aduate/biology-degree

Overview

This BSc Biology Degree at Aberystwyth University will be taught in the highly prestigious Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences. The Biology degree (C100) is very popular offering a state-of-the-art teaching and learning experience, in a habitat renowned for its biological diversity and beauty.

When you successfully complete this Biology degree you’ll have the technical and theoretical understanding that employers seek, and you’ll have the modern skills and competences demanded for a successful career.

The BSc Biology programme will give you a solid foundation in the study of microbial, plant, animal and ecological biology. This course will also help you fine-tune your scientific approach and enable you to tailor your degree towards your future career or research specialism. This course will nurture both your intellectual curiosity and your general scientific practice. You will investigate subjects including genetics, cellular biology, animal behaviour, ecosystems, humanity’s impact on the environment, and many more. As you study, you will receive expert tuition in scientific protocol and hands-on lab work, such as the correct experimental methodology for recording, interpreting and reporting data.

Career opportunities

Your BSc in Biology opens up a range of exciting opportunities for employment and further training. You will be a strong candidate for work as a research scientist, a clinical molecular geneticist, a nature conservation officer, a higher education lecturer or secondary school teacher. Recent statistics from HESA (Higher Education Statistics Agency) show that biology graduates also undertake further training to become dentists, general practice doctors and science writers.