Course summary
Learn about life at all levels, from molecules and cells to whole organisms. Your three-year Biology degree will explore topics looking at species, communities and entire ecosystems whilst preparing you for a broad choice of potential careers. Students are taught by our expert staff who are actively engaged in high-profile research. They also enjoy learning within our state-of-the-art life sciences building that provides a range of modern facilities such as 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. You can benefit from the close links we have with the nearby Marwell Wildlife organisation and can also spend a semester studying at a University in Europe or Australasia. We will offer you the opportunity to take a year in employment for those who want to gain experience in an industry setting, preparing you for your chosen career, in a variety of exciting sectors: medicine, biotechnology, conservation and the environment, industry and journalism.
Modules
Typical modules include: Year 1: Fundamentals of Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Cell Biology and Physiology, How to think like a Scientist, Origins of Biodiversity. Year 2: Evolution, Plant Development and Function, Quantitative Methods in Biological and Environmental Science. Year 3: Choose from an extensive modules list inlcuding Biodiversity and Conservation, Cancer Chromosone Biology, Global Challenges in Biology, Immunology, and Molecular Cell Biology. For more information please visit the course page.
Assessment method
The learning activities for this course including lectures, classes and tutorials, coursework, individual and group projects, independent learning (studying on your own) We’ll assess you using coursework, laboratory reports and essays, individual and group projects, oral presentations written exams
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:
- C100
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Highfield Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
Access to HE Diploma - D: 45 credits
Scottish Higher
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - B
Extended Project - A
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
GCSEs: The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/biosci/undergraduate/courses/c100_bsc_biology.page#entry_requirements
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Band C: 6.5 with 6.0 in each component |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.
Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements
https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £27400 | Year 1 |
International | £27400 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Southampton
Highfield
Southampton
SO17 1BJ