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.
- Cell/molecular/laboratory
- Genetics/evolution/bioinformatics
- Plants/microbes/biotechnology
- Whole organisms (animals/humans)/environment/field skills
Modules
Year 1: 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 2 Core Modules: Principles of Genetics (15 credits) Ruskin Module (15 credits) Preparation for Research (15 credits) Continuing Professional Development Year 2 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 3 Core Modules: Undergraduate Project (30 credits) Developmental Biology and Genetics (15 credits) Policy, Globalisation, and Economics of Sustainability (15 credits) Year 3 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
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:
- C100
- 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
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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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
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT