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Biology (with Foundation Year) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Cambridge
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7Jun
Anglia Ruskin University - Undergraduate Open Day - Chelmsford
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7Jun
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Course summary

Study the science of life – a varied and exciting discipline that takes you from the molecular to whole organisms and entire ecosystems.

  • Cover all life on earth, from microorganisms to plants, animals and humans, and from genes to whole ecosystems.
  • Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.
  • Build a strong foundation in laboratory, data science, bioinformatic, and field skills.
  • Tailor your degree to your ambitions and interests and choose from a range of specialisms, all underpinned by sustainability.
  • Study in Cambridge, the centre of new and emerging technologies in the life sciences, and take advantage of local opportunities in biological data science, bioinformatics and more.
  • Gain experience on internships with our research-active staff, or and apply for placements with a range of employers.
Biology is the study of life. Life on earth is fascinating, astonishing, diverse and beautiful, and the course aims to provide you with a broad knowledge of the wide variety of living organisms. Your knowledge will encompass how organisms evolve, their physiology, and how they function within the environment. However, all life is currently under threat; with man-made (anthropogenic) change affecting the earth and all its systems. The biological sciences offer us a wide range of tools which can be used to alleviate these effects and preserve our natural environment, both for the benefit of plants, animals and humans, and for their current and future generations. This degree in Biology offers a multidisciplinary approach, preparing you to evaluate aspects of all life on earth, and provide solutions to ensure a sustainable future. You'll have the opportunity to select pathways within the course aligned to your specific interests, including but not limited to:
  • Cell/molecular/laboratory
  • Genetics/evolution/bioinformatics
  • Plants/microbes/biotechnology
  • Whole organisms (animals/humans)/environment/field skills
Principles of sustainability underpin much of the teaching throughout the course. You'll have the opportunity to engage with field trips in the local area and further afield. Additional self-funded field trips are also available.

Modules

Year 1: Interactive Learning Skills and Communication Information and Communication Technology Maths for Scientists Cellular Biology Critical Thinking Biology: Physiology Chemistry Physics for Life Sciences Year 2: Principles of Biology (30 credits) Quantitative Techniques and Tools for Biologists (30 credits) Introduction to Genetics and Genomics (15 credits) Physiology of Organisms (30 credits) Ecology and Sustainability (15 credits) Continuing Professional Development - Level 4 Year 3 Core Modules: Principles of Genetics (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Preparation for Research (15 credits) Continuing Professional Development Year 3 Optional Modules: Vertebrate Biology (15 credits) Invertebrate Biology (15 credits) Plants and Microbial Sciences (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation (15 credits) Laboratory Techniques for Bioinformatics (15 credits) Field Skills in Biology (15 credits) Animal Health and Disease (15 credits) GIS and Spatial Ecology (15 credits) Proteomics and Molecular Structures (15 credits) Year 4 Core Modules: Undergraduate Project (30 credits) Developmental Biology and Genetics (15 credits) Policy, Globalisation, and Economics of Sustainability (15 credits) Year 4 Optional Modules: Biogeography (15 credits) Comparative Ecophysiology (15 credits) Human-Animal Interactions (15 credits) Microbial Pathogenicity (15 credits) Molecular Cell Biology (15 credits) Current Advances in Bioinformatics (15 credits) Current Advances in Plant and Microbial Sciences (15 credits) Current Advances in Evolution and Biodiversity (15 credits) Systems Biology (15 credits)

Assessment method

Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to measure your progress. Besides exams, these include essays, practical reports, computer-based assessments, presentations, debates, classroom- or laboratory-based tests, and reviews of scientific papers.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
C102
Institution code:
A60
Campus name:
Cambridge Campus
Campus code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/biology

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5With minimum 5.5 in each component

Equivalent English Language qualifications, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University, are also accepted.

Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
Biology (with Foundation Year) at Anglia Ruskin University - UCAS