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We will update this page when we make significant changes to course information. This does not necessarily include minor corrections or formatting.
If you ever want to ask us about a change, you can contact us at webeditor at warwick dot ac dot uk.
19th November 2024
IB requirements changed from:
36 including 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry
or
38 including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in either HL Mathematics or Physics plus either 6 at SL in Biology; GCSE Biology grade B/grade 6; GCSE Double Science grades B, B/ grades 6, 6.
To:
36 including 5 in HL Biology.
Applicants not taking Chemistry at Higher Level must meet essential Chemistry requirements with:
• Grade 6 in Chemistry at Standard Level
• Grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry (or equivalent)
• Grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science
And:
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 32 including 5 in Higher Level Biology and Chemistry, or 34 including 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics, or Physics, alongside Standard Level/GCSE Biology as above.
To:
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:
30 including 5 in Higher Level Biology and 5 in Higher Level Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, or Psychology. See if you're eligible.
Or
32 including 5 in Higher Level Biology
Applicants not taking Chemistry at Higher Level must meet essential Chemistry requirements with:
• Grade 6 in Chemistry at Standard Level
• Grade B/6 in GCSE Chemistry (or equivalent)
• Grades BB/66 in GCSE Combined Science
20 September 2024
We have adjusted the A Level requirements to '...including Biology or Chemistry.', to 'Biology and Chemistry',
16 September 2024
Following the changes made on the 12 July, we have also updated the following:
- Replaced Year Four ‘Research Skills Training’ with 'MBio Skills'
- Replace ‘Extended Research Project’ with 'MBio Research Project'
12 July 2024
Following University approval, we have updated this course page. Here is a summary of the changes we have made:
- Removed 'important information' notices - see below
- Final year project, changed from a 'six-week research project' to 'an individual project'
- Adjusted contact hours, previously stating: You will receive 12-16 contact hours per week over 25 weeks. In your first year you should expect:
- around 10 lectures a week
- a full day in the laboratory
- a taught tutorial with your personal tutor and 6-7 of your peers - We have updated the module overview on the 'Modules' tab
- We have updated some the core modules for this degree for all years of study, particularly in Year One and some of the cores in Year Two
23 October 2023
Added "important Information" box to Overview and Modules sections:
Important information
We are currently undertaking a curriculum review of our Life Sciences degrees for 2024 entry. We continually review our curricula to reflect developments in the relevant disciplines to deliver the best educational experience, integrating transferable and employability skills through our degrees to improve our graduate outcomes across scientific sectors. The core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As modules are approved, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates.
23 October 2023
Added "important Information" box to Overview and Modules sections:
Important information
We are currently undertaking a curriculum review of our Life Sciences degrees for 2024 entry. We continually review our curricula to reflect developments in the relevant disciplines to deliver the best educational experience, integrating transferable and employability skills through our degrees to improve our graduate outcomes across scientific sectors. The core and optional modules will undergo approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As modules are approved, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates.
26th June 2023
We have updated our Entry Requirements for this course:
Previous content
A level
ABB including Biology and Chemistry, or AAB including Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics or Statistics.
IB
32 to include 5 in Higher Level Biology and Chemistry, or 34 to include 5 in Higher Level Chemistry and 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or Physics.
Revised content
A level
AAB including Biology and Chemistry
or
AAA including Chemistry and either Mathematics, Physics or Statistics plus either GCSE Biology grade B/grade 6; GCSE Double Science grades B, B/grades 6, 6; AS Level Biology grade B; Grade A in a Biology-related EPQ.
IB
34 including 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry
or
36 including 5 in HL Chemistry and 5 in either HL Mathematics or Physics plus either 6 at SL in Biology; GCSE Biology grade B/grade 6; GCSE Double Science grades B, B/ grades 6, 6.