21st October 2022

We have removed any reference to the science practical assessment under the A levels section, on the 'Entry requirements' tab.

13th October 2022

We have added a notice about planned course changes to our 'Course overview' and 'Modules' tab.

30th September 2022

We amended an error on this course page relating to the BTEC entry requirements.

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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs as long as essential subject requirements are met. We are happy to consider applicants who are studying BTECs alongside A Level Chemistry and Biology. We are also happy to consider applicants who have taken the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science on an individual basis.

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We welcome applications from students taking BTECs as long as essential subject requirements are met. We are happy to consider applicants who are studying BTECs alongside A Level Biology. We are also happy to consider applicants who have taken the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science on an individual basis.

15th September 2022

Following University approval, we have made changes to the ‘Teaching’ tab:

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Teaching

You will have weekly (first year) and fortnightly (second and third years) taught tutorials, which are in small groups to ensure that you are able to develop and receive regular feedback on assessment.

Purpose-built teaching facilities are fully integrated with research laboratories, meaning you will be learning alongside teaching and research staff who are at the cutting edge of their fields. You will spend one or two days a week undertaking lab work. This becomes more project-oriented in your second year, culminating in a six-week individual research project in your third year.

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Teaching

Students learn through a combination of tutorials, lectures, laboratory work, and independent and group research.

Purpose-built teaching facilities are fully integrated with research laboratories, meaning you will be learning alongside teaching and research staff who are at the cutting edge of their fields. You will spend one or two days a week undertaking lab work.

This becomes more project-oriented in your second year, culminating in a six-week individual research project in your third year. In their final year, MBio students undertake a further 27-week research project.

8th August 2022

Following University approval, we have made changes to the A level, IB standard and contextual, and BTEC offers for this course on the ‘Entry requirements’ tab:

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A level typical offer

AAA to include Biology, or AAB to include Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography.

A level additional information

You must also achieve a pass in the science practical assessment (if applicable).

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is ABB including Biology and one other Science or AAB including Biology. See if you're eligible.

IB typical offer

38 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology, or 36 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 including 5 at Higher Level in Biology and a second science. See if you're eligible.

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTECs as long as essential subject requirements are met.

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A level typical offer

AAA including Biology, or AAB including Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography.

A level additional information

Applicants who are not taking Chemistry at A Level must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science. You must also achieve a pass in the science practical assessment of your A Levels (if applicable).

A level contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is AAB including Biology, or ABB including Biology and one of the following: Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology or Geography. See if you're eligible.

IB typical offer

36 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology, or 34 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography.

IB additional information

Applicants who are not taking Higher Level or Standard Level Chemistry must have grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry or grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science. Alternatively, we can consider Science in the IB Middle Years Programme.

IB contextual offer

We welcome applications from candidates who meet the contextual eligibility criteria and whose predicted grades are close to, or slightly below, the contextual offer level. The typical contextual offer is 34 including 5 in Higher Level Biology, or 32 including 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths or Geography. See if you're eligible.

BTEC

We welcome applications from students taking BTECs as long as essential subject requirements are met. We are happy to consider applicants who are studying BTECs alongside A Level Chemistry and Biology. We are also happy to consider applicants who have taken the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science on an individual basis.