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Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons)

Level
Undergraduate
Duration
3 years full-time; 4 years inc. placement year
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Biological Sciences
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

Studying biology helps you better understand the structure, function, and taxonomy of living organisms, which include humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Specialising in Molecular and Cellular biology allows you to gain a deeper understanding of how molecules and cells work and can be manipulated, which opens the door to a broad range of careers in industry or academia. A degree in Molecular and Cellular biology gives you the flexibility to push the boundaries in fields like pharmaceutics, vaccine development, genetics and more. The top five job titles advertised in the UK for graduate roles associated with courses in this subject area are Microbiologists, Microbiology Technicians, Molecular Biologists, Molecular Biology Interns and Quality Control Microbiologists.* *Lightcast data extracted from Graduate Career Explorer – job postings from Dec 2023 to Nov 2024 showing jobs advertised associated with a selection of relevant graduates. A Biology (Molecular and Cellular) BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, it allows you to apply for associate membership upon completion. This course covers several core areas in molecular and cellular biology, including biochemistry, cell biology and the mechanisms of chronic diseases. Biology ranked in the top 10 in the country for learning opportunities in the 2025 National Student Survey (Biology non-specific)

Entry requirements

A levelsBBC-BCC · Subjects: including a grade C in either Biology or Chemistry
UCAS Tariff points104–112 UCAS points
T LevelsMerit
BTECDMM · BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Access to HE Diplomawith 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above to include modules in a relevant Science subject

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

Fees

International students: £17,600

UK students: £9,535

UK/Home: £9,535

International: £17,600

Start dates

21 September 2026

Application deadline

28 June 2026

Campus

  • University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

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