BSc (Hons) Biology with Studies in the USA

  • Part-time study available
  • International students can apply
  • Overseas study available
  • Work placement opportunity
Qualification Entry requirements 2013
European Baccalaureate Pass in Diploma of at least 60% including at least one science subject
GCSE Applicants will also need to have a minimum grade C pass in English and Mathematics at GCSE O level (or equivalent)
UCAS tariff points 280-320 points
GCE A level 280-320 points including a biological science
GCE A level double award 280-320 points including a science
BTEC National Diploma 280-320 points e.g. DDM
BTEC Higher National Diploma Possible entry to year 3
Foundation Degree Possible entry to year 3
Scottish Highers 280-320 points to include appropriate science subjects
Irish Leaving Certificate 280-320 points from Higher Level including a science
International Baccalaureate 28 points with at least one science subject from Group 4

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this.