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| BSc
in Biological Sciences |
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This
programme offers you the opportunity to take common first-year
subjects without committing yourself to any particular specialisation.
The first year units cover all the major areas of biology
and will give you a sound grounding in mathematics, statistics,
IT and computing, physics and chemistry. You will find the
latter units especially valuable if you do not have A-levels
in these subjects. |
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At
the end of the second year, most students do prefer to transfer
to a specialised programme. But, if you choose to remain
registered for C100, you may again choose any of the wide
range of third year units on offer. The only compulsory
element is the Research Project, which is undertaken by
all final year students, for which you carry out experimental
work in one of the research laboratories within the School
or in one of the affiliated Institutes. |
In
both the second and third years you also have 20 credits
of free choice which allows you to select from a huge range
of units offered by BIO and other Schools within the University. |
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For
a brief synopsis of the units commonly available to students
enrolled on the degree programmes offered by the School
of Biological Sciences please click
here. |
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Year 1 |
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Core Study (100 credits) |
Options
(20 credits) |
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Biodiversity
(20)
Evolution, Behaviour & Ecology (20)
Molecular Biology & Genetics (20)
Biochemistry & Cell Biology (20)
Seminars in Biology (10)
IT & Numerical Sciences (10) |
Students
will select 20 credits from the following units:
Modelling
& Statistics (10)
Foundations for Physiology (10)
Bio-Organic & Inorganic Chemistry (10)
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Year 2 |
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Options
(100 credits) |
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will select 100 credits from the following units:
Biochemistry (20)
Molecular Biology (20)
Population & Community Ecology (20)
Human Physiology (20)
Cell Biology (20)
Plant Biology (20)
Evolutionary Biology (20)
IT Skills for Biologists (20)
Microbiology (20)
Genetics (20)
Behavioural Ecology (20) |
| Free
Choice (20 credits) |
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Year 3 |
| Core Study (20 credits) |
Options
(80 credits) |
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Biology
Research Project (20) |
Students
will select 80 credits from the following units:
Molecular Enzymology (20)
Biomembranes: Structure & Dynamics (20)
Cellular Signalling (20)
Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology (20)
Advanced Molecular Biology (20)
Plant Molecular Biology (20)
Microbial Physiology & Biotechnology (20)
Molecular Microbiology (20)
Advanced Cell Biology (20)
Parasitology (20)
Molecular Plant-Microbe Interactions (20)
Conservation Biology (20)
Plants & Environment (20)
Evolutionary Biology & Conservation Genetics
(20)
Fisheries Biology (20)
Cancer Biology (20)
Infection & Immunity (20)
Human Nutrition, Diet & Health (20)
Developmental Biology (20) |
| Free
Choice (20 credits) |
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Below
is a guide to the typical offers we make for a variety of
qualifications. Please note that the offers we make
vary between individual applications since they are based
not only on the applicant's qualifications but also their
personal statement and reference, along with any supplementary
information supplied by the applicant. This is not
an exhaustive list and if your qualifications are not represented
below please contact our Admissions Officer on bio.admissions@uea.ac.uk
for advice. |
Please
also see Applying to UEA for information about the University's
general admissions criteria. |
| All
Applicants |
All
applicants must meet the University's minimum entrance
requirements (please see Applying to UEA). All candidates must hold GCSE
grade C (or equivalent) in Maths and English. |
| A2/AS
Levels |
BBB-BBC in three A2-levels,
which must include Biology and preferably Chemistry,
Physics or Maths. Two AS-levels will be accepted
in lieu of one A2-level. If Chemistry is not
held at A2/AS-level then applicants must hold a
grade B or above in GCSE Chemistry (or grade BB
or above in GCSE Combined Science/Dual Award Science).
General Studies is not accepted. |
| Scottish
Highers |
BBBCC
in five Highers including Biology plus two from:
Chemistry, Physics or Maths. C in Advanced Higher
Biology or Chemistry will be an advantage. |
| International
Baccalaureate |
Pass
Diploma with 30 points, including 5 points in higher level Biology,
and 5 points each from two of the following: Chemistry,
Physics or Maths. |
| European
Baccalaureate |
Pass
with 70% overall, including 7.0 in Biology, English
and one other subject from the following: Chemistry,
Physics or Maths |
| Irish
Leaving Certificate |
BBBBBB-BBBBCC in Higher Leaving Certificate, including
grade B in Biology plus at least two from the following:
Chemistry, Physics or Maths. |
| BTEC
Nationals |
DMM
in BTEC National Diploma; applicants offering DD
in BTEC National Certificate will be considered
on an individual basis; BTEC National Award will
be considered in conjunction with 2 A2-levels. |
| Access
courses |
CAVA
Access to Life Sciences or Natural
Sciences - Overall Merit (55%)
Pass NOCN Science Access
courses with a substantial number of credits at
level 3, normally minimum 18
Other Access courses considered |
| Science
Foundation Year |
Pass
UEA
Science Foundation Year (F008) with 55%
Other Science Foundation Year qualifications considered
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| Other
Qualifications |
International,
OU and other qualifications welcomed. Mature
students welcomed and alternative qualifications considered. |
| Second
Year Entry |
Possible
for those with advanced qualifications compatible
with our degree structure and content. |
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Andrew
Bayliss, C100 Biological Sciences |
'For
as long as I can remember, I have enjoyed science - especially
biology. That is why I chose to study biology at degree
level. UEA was welcoming and friendly when I came to visit
and it seemed only natural that I should choose to study
here. UEA has helped me to continue my enjoyment of biology.' |
Mia
Derhe, C100 Biological Sciences |
'I'm
studying for a BSc in Biological Sciences after successfully
completing a foundation year franchised with Lowestoft
College. It's a great way to explore
the many aspects of biology, from molecular biology and
genetics to conservation ecology. It allows me to study
the particular areas I've always been interested in, whilst
opening my eyes to the other exciting aspects of biology.
Highly recommended!' |
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