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Biology (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

Anglia Ruskin University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Cambridge Campus

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Biology, the science of life, is a varied and exciting discipline from the molecular to whole organisms and entire ecosystems.


Why Biology at ARU?

Our broad-based course covers all life on earth, from microorganisms to plants, animals and humans, and from genes to whole ecosystems.Focus on practical skills, including a strong foundation in laboratory, data science, bioinformatic, and field skills.Tailor your degree to your ambitions and interests by choosing from a wide range of specialisms, all with a central underpinning of sustainability.Study in Cambridge, the centre of new and emerging technologies in the life sciences, especially in biological data science and bioinformatics, and take advantage of a wealth of local opportunities.Learn from Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold standard, research-active staff, who keep course content fully up-to-date with recent findings across a whole range of fields.Carry out projects and paid internships with research-active staff from the School of Life Sciences 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/laboratoryGenetics/evolution/bioinformaticsPlants/microbes/biotechnologyWhole organisms (animals/humans)/environment/field skillsPrinciples 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.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points : 112

from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent), including Biology.

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Anglia Ruskin University

  • University League Table

    121st

  • Campus address

    Anglia Ruskin University, East Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB1 1PT, England

Vibrant and bustling city campuses in Cambridge, Chelmsford, Peterborough, and Writtle – all with close transport links to London.
A friendly and welcoming community of students and staff from around the globe.
A range of international scholarships are available.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    82nd out of 94 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 228
    104 46%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    86th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    17th

    56

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