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University of Southampton

Southampton , England ,United Kingdom

Biology (BSc)

Learn about life at all levels, from molecules and cells to whole organisms. On this biology degree you'll explore species, communities and entire ecosystems. This broad view will give you the skills you'll need to work around the world in the areas of biology that interest you most.

Each year you'll improve your skills and knowledge and use our wide range of expertise in biological science. This includes:

ecology
microbiology
neuroscience
This biology course will help develop your practical skills and experience. You'll also have many opportunities for field trips and laboratory work.

Southampton is a research university. We're home to the UK's first Cancer Immunology Research Centre, and we're a lead university of the Biofilms Institute. Our research feeds directly into what you'll learn on our biology courses.

With this biological science course you can:

carry out fieldwork in the New Forest, Exmoor, Spain and Belize
work alongside our active research staff on an independent research project 
choose from a selection of optional modules to tailor your degree to your interests
spend a semester studying at a university in Europe or Australasia
take a year out to work in industry
develop transferable skills that employers look for

Campus Information

Highfield Campus

Highfield is our oldest and largest campus, located close to Southampton Common. It's the academic heart of our University and home to social events, sports facilities and our Students' Union.

Intakes

  • Feb
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

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PSW Opportunity

2 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Bangladesh

  • High grades of above 70% in their 3-year bachelor degree of science, arts or commerce in Bangladesh 
  • Completion of a foundation year in the UK 

India

  • Higher Secondary Certificate/Standard 12, achieving at least 75% from Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), the Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) and Metro State Boards (Delhi, Maharashtra, Chennai, Kolkata, and Karnataka) 
  • High grades in the UK A levels 
  • Between 28 and 38 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) 

Sri Lanka

  • High grades in Sri Lankan A levels 
  • High grades in the UK A levels 
  • Between 28 and 38 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB) 

IELTS score requirements
overall score
6.5
reading
6.0
writing
6.0
speaking
6.0
listening
6.0

  • Course Code: C100
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
  • Duration: 03 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 68280 GBP
    Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
    Application Fee: N/A
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