Course summary
BSc Biological Science enables you to study and investigate the diverse aspects of the biological, environmental and life sciences in order to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the interconnection between organisms and the environment. In the first year you will study a broad programme of compulsory modules, giving you a firm knowledge base in subjects like Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Microbiology and Anatomy. In the second and third year you have the opportunity, should you wish, to specialise in a variety of topics , choosing from a range of biology, biomedical, ecology and environmental science disciplines, which, allows you to design your degree to meet your future career. Other highlights include:
- Select the topics that most interests you, designing your degree to your individual interests and career aspirations
- Lots of applied, practical laboratory classes in new £330 million Waterside Campus
- Opportunities for visits, fieldwork and overseas travel
- You have the opportunity to present your final year research dissertation at our annual research conference
Modules
STAGE 1
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology (Compulsory)
- Introduction to Ecology (Compulsory)
- Life on Earth (Compulsory)
- Genetics and Molecular Biology (Compulsory)
- Introduction to Microbiology (Compulsory)
- Anatomy and Physiology (Compulsory)
- Bioscience Research Methods (Compulsory)
- Biogeography (Designated)
- Fieldwork Module (Designated)
- Terrestrial and Freshwater Ecology (Designated)
- Plants and the Environment (Designated)
- Adaptations to Life on Land, in Water and Air (Designated)
- Genes and Genomics (Designated)
- Health and Disease (Designated)
- Techniques in Molecular Biology (Designated)
- Pharmacology (Designated)
- Processes of Life: Biochemistry (Designated)
- Life Sciences at Work (Designated)
- Human Bioscience Dissertation (Compulsory)
- Contemporary Issues in Biology (Compulsory)
- Biodiversity and Conservation (Designated)
- Sustainable Development: Land Use and Planning (Designated)
- Health, Risk and Environment (Designated)
- Integrated Medical Genetics (Designated)
- Immunology and Health (Designated)
- Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience (Designated)
- Pathogen Biology (Designated)
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology (Designated)
- Gene Regulation (Designated)
Assessment method
Assessment methods include writing scientific reports, blogs, articles, giving presentations, and taking time constrained assessment and exams. Many modules are assessed through 100% coursework but some modules have exams that could be worth up to 60% of the final module grade.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C900
- Institution code:
- N38
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DMM
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M3, M3
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - DMM
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh) - DMM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
You are expected to have studied a science subject
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton
Waterside Campus
University Drive
Northampton
NN1 5PH