Course summary
TEF Silver
University of Chester has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
Advances in biotechnology currently underpin developments in the three areas that we have traditionally taken for granted: health, food and fuel. However, these subjects are fast numbering among the world’s most pressing global challenges, and it is to advances in biotechnology that we are looking for tomorrow’s answers. Biotechnology is concerned with developing technologies, products and processes that combat disease, harness biocatalysts to produce alternative fuel sources, and facilitate crop production.
Course details
Modules
A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs
Assessment method
The assessment package for each module can include examination and coursework. The proportion of each will vary between modules, and the coursework may comprise a written report, a case study, a literature review, a poster or an oral presentation. The research dissertation will be assessed by the submission of a 4,000-word research paper.
How to apply
15Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- J700
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- University Centre Shrewsbury
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A Level General Studies accepted; Welsh Baccalaureate accepted alongside A Levels/BTEC/OCRs
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ