BSc (Hons) Biology and Sport and Exercise Sciences

... United Kingdom
... University of Chester

Course Overview

The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

We undertake diverse research activities that ensure the enthusiastic delivery of contemporary content. These include countering the illegal trade in endangered species using DNA-based techniques; improved understanding of disease processes; cancer biology; microbiology; animal behaviour; and conservation biology.

General Eligibility

Typical Entry:

112 UCAS points

GCE A Level:

112 UCAS points from GCE A Levels or equivalent. Typical offer - BCC/BBC The Department requires one of the following subjects as essential for entry: GCE A Level: Biology, Applied Science

BTEC:

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science - DMM

T Level:

T Level (Science) at Merit

Irish/Scottish Higher:

Irish Highers - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4 including H3 in Biology

Scottish Highers - BBBB including Biology

International Baccalaureate:

26 points including 5 in HL Biology

Access requirements:

Access to HE (Science) Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, 30 of which must be at Merit

OCR:

OCR National Extended/Diploma: merit profile plus one of the GCE A-level subjects listed above

Extra Information / General Entry Requirements:

Welsh Baccalaureate (core) and Level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences


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Campus Name

Exton Park


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,

13450, (INT)


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