UndergraduateFull-time
Biology with optional placement year BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityUnited Kingdom
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- This is a three-year degree programme leading to the award of BSc Hons Biology, however, there is an optional one-year placement leading to a Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) or a Diploma in Int
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Biomedical Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Biology is the study of living organisms from the molecular level to ecosystems. Ideal for those passionate about nature, health, and the environment.
Entry requirements
| A levels | BCC · Subjects: One science subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths, Nutrition and Food Science, Life & Health Sciences, PE, Geography, Environmental Technology/Science. Applied Science Double Award also acceptable. Chemistry or Biology is preferred |
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| BTEC | RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Essential Subjects (You will need one of the following): OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science (RQF) (603/0… |
| Irish Leaving Certificate | 104 UCAS points · 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; One subject from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or Maths, passed at H6 or above. Profile must also include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level and if Maths or a core science subject not passed at H6, they must be passed at O4 at Ordinary Level |
| Access to HE Diploma | Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access - Science based (120 credits) with overall average of 60% including 60% in each L3 module and to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. GB Access - Science based (60 credits |
| HNC / HND | Merit · with overall Merit to include 30 distinctions in level 5 credits/units may be specified Pass |
| HNC / HND | Distinction · with overall Distinction to include 60 distinctions in level 4 credits/units may be specified |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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Most of our courses require a minimum English level of IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or equivalent, with no band score under 5.5. We also accept IELTS Academic Online.
Fees
International students: £17,490
UK students: £9,535
UK/Home: £9,535
International: £17,490
Start dates
1 September 2026
Application deadline
Friday 7 August 2026
Campus
- Coleraine, United Kingdom
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