Cardiff University

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Biological Sciences (BSc)

Cardiff University

Faculty:School of Biosciences
Degree:Bachelor
Field of Study:Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Length:3 Year(s)
Careers:Biologists

Description:

Our research-led Biological Sciences degree provides the greatest possible choice and flexibility, allowing you to choose modules across virtually the whole range of subjects on offer at the School.

We offer a wide choice of subjects across the biological sciences including: animal and plant biology; microbiology; genetics; systems biology; ecology; disease; behaviour; neuroscience; zoology; developmental and stem cell biology; and evolution. As part of our Ecology and Conservation module, we also run a range of impressive field courses both within the UK and overseas, including River Ecology in Wales, Tropical Marine Ecology in Tobago, and Rainforest Biodiversity in Malaysia.

Prerequisites:

Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)*80
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
  •  Grade12 Biology  or  Grade12 Chemistry 
  •  Grade12 Science 
Applicants are required to have a minimum of 80% average in six U/M subjects at Year 12 (including Biology or Chemistry and a second science subject) with at least a minimum of 80% in any required subjects. If only taking Biology or Chemistry and no second science subject including an A in Biology or Chemistry. Human Biology can take the place of Biology. The most commonly offered second science subjects are Maths, Physics, Psychology, Physical Education, Environmental Science and Geography.
Test Scores:
  • International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.5] or Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 90]

* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.

* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

Modified on September 27, 2019