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Overview

This page covers Biosciences across the departments we work with, including what each asks for and what it charges. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Biology is offered as a three year BSc or a four year integrated masters, and the longer route is the usual step towards research.

The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too.

Applications open around a year ahead of the intake. Getting the documents together early is what keeps the September date realistic.

Entry requirements

English
IELTS 6.5 level requirementThis is the English requirement the university publishes for study at this level, not one printed for this course. Most departments ask for exactly this and some ask for more, so it tells you what to aim at rather than what you will be asked for. Send us the course and we will confirm the requirement it actually sets, including any minimum in each paper.

Careers opportunities

One of the most popular science degrees, which makes it competitive at the graduate stage. The market rewards specialisation and laboratory hours, so the placement year is close to decisive.

Roles graduates go into

  • Research or laboratory technician
  • Ecologist or field scientist
  • Laboratory analyst
  • Science communicator
  • Regulatory and compliance officer
  • Biology teacher, with a teaching qualification

Where they work

  • Research institutes and universities
  • Environmental consultancies
  • Pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies
  • Government agencies and regulators
  • Schools and museums
After the course

A master's or doctorate for research posts, and a PGCE for the teaching route.

Fees and funding

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Where you will study

Durham University

It is the only university we work with in Durham, so what is on this page is the whole of our list there.

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