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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences degree at the University of Suffolk is now accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the United Kingdom.

This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.

The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.

This course is a well-rounded programme in the field of biological sciences; The course contains a number of options across the years that allow you to select pathways and specialisms matched to your interest and career aspirations. We have built “streams” into the degree course.

The Blue stream is a collection of optional modules that are characterised by human biology and lead to potential careers in human based biology such as medical research, pharmacology, regenerative medicine and clinical sciences.

And the Green stream is a collection of optional modules that are characterised by animal and plant biology and lead to potential careers in biological aspects of global climate change, sustainability, biotechnology and Agri-Tech.

Irrespective of the stream, core competences necessary to become a biological scientist are covered in the programme. There is also progression from one level to another. This begins with descriptions and explanations at levels there and four, moving on to the application of knowledge and some evaluation at level five. By level six you will be interpreting information and using this in an applied way to solve problems through synthesis of new views and ideas.

The course covers life from viruses and microbes through to plants, animals and humans; and discusses how each of these co-exists and can be utilised and managed for the greater good. We believe that this programme generates skilled graduates that would be comfortable and competent in a wide range of jobs in the growing life science sector.

Our students benefit from close working relationships with a highly qualified and research-active teaching team, drawn from UK and International universities.

The academic staff at the University of Suffolk aim to get to know every student as an individual. This may occur through the interactive process of teaching and learning, through tutorials and focussed academic support.

Campus Information

Ipswich

The Waterfront Building is the heart of our main campus in Ipswich

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

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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The commitment to careers and employability across the curriculum is an important characteristic of our courses and students are encouraged to get involved in exciting opportunities that can enhance employability.

If you are a graduate that has not previously accessed FutureMe and created your alumni account, or you have any problems logging in, please visit Alumni Access to FutureMe, or email the Careers team. There are also work experience opportunities for students with the Micro-Placement Scheme.

Students and alumni have access 24/7 to our interactive online career development learning platform, FutureMe.
We hold employer events, workshops and presentations which enable students and organisations to network.

Information about jobs, internships and graduate careers is also available through the Online Jobs Board, and on our social media accounts listed at the end of the page, check these useful career resources. If you want to know more about internships, take a look at the stories from our students and graduates that have completed internships and Micro-Placements and the Employability Skills Student Poster competition.

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PSW Opportunity

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Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For entry onto an undergraduate degree, applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications:

Higher Secondary School Certificates Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / and all India Senior School Certificate / Pre-university course awarded on completion of Standard 12 with a minimum of 60% in four academic subjects awarded by CBSE, CISE and Metro State Boards
A Levels
International Baccalaureate with a minimum of 28 points
For entry onto a postgraduate course, applicants are required to have:

A good UK equivalent 3-year or 4 year bachelor's degree from a recognised university, with a minimum grade of 60%
Students without a prior degree may be considered on an individual basis depending on their level of experience and capabilities.

All students will also require a suitable English language qualification. Please see our English Language page for further details

IELTS (Academic or UKVI): 6.0 overall, minimum of 5.5 in each component, unless stated otherwise on the specific course page
Cambridge Assessment English: B2 First (First Certificate in English) minimum overall score of 169, no less than 162 in each component or C1 Advanced Certificate in Advanced English
International Baccalureate: English B; English A Literature and Language; English A Literature at Standard Level 5 or Higher Level 4
TOEFL IBT : 78 overall with a minimum of 12 in Reading, 11 in Listening, 17 in Speaking and 20 in writing
TESA (Test of English for Studies Abroad) 6.0 overall, minimum of 5.5 in each component, unless stated otherwise on the specific course page
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): CEFR B2 Level
GCSE/IGCSE English language grade C/4 or above
University of Suffolk Password Skills Test: 6.0 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component

If you are applying to study a Professional Health Programme such as; Adult Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Diagnostic Radiography, Mental Health Nursing, Operating Department Practice, Paramedic Science, Radiotherapy and Oncology or Social Work you are required to achieve the following:

IELTS (Academic or UKVI): 7.0 overall, and a minimum of 6.5 in each component
Cambridge Assessment English: C1 Advanced Certificate in Advanced English minimum overall score of 185, no less than 180 in each component
International Baccalureate English: English B Higher Level 7; English A Literature and Language Standard Level 7 or Higher Level 6 and English A Literature at Standard Level 6 or Higher Level 6
TESA (Test of English for Studies Abroad): 7.0 overall, and a minimum of 6.5 in each component
TOEFL IBT 100 overall with a minimum of 24 in reading, 22 in listening, 25 in speaking, and 24 in writing.
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): CEFR C1 Level
University of Suffolk Password Skills Test: 7.0 overall, and a minimum of 6.5 in each component

University of Suffolk

Ipswich , England ,United Kingdom