BSc (Hons) Genetics and Molecular Biology

200 UCAS points including a minimum of 180 UCAS points from at least 2 A levels or equivalent.

Post-16 qualifications should include Biology or Chemistry at A2-Level.

The access to HE (Science) Diploma is also accepted. You will need to have achieved 36 credits in Science based subjects at Level 3, of which 18 credits will be Merit. You will also have to pass Maths & English at minimum Level 2.

You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above or Key Skills Communication and Application of Number at Level 2.

If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience - check out the UCAS tariff conversion table via the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.

An offer of a place will not be made until you have attended a formal interview.

Language entry requirements

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Year 1 introduces you to key aspects of animal, plant and microbial biology, as well as fundamental principles of biochemistry, cell biology and genetics. It also looks at the features of plants which allow them to grow, survive and adapt within both natural and man-made environments.

Year 2 explores the genetics and molecular biology of living cells in more depth, as well as the origins and evolution of life. It investigates how DNA has been used to solve crimes via DNA profiling and examines how the structure of protein relates to its function. All of this is supported by extensive practical experience to start to equip you for the scientific workplace.

In Year 3, you can either undertake a work placement or progress directly to your final year which looks at how we can examine gene sequences to push forward the frontiers of science, apply genetic information to problems of medical importance, assesses the role played by fungi in biotechnology and look at ethical issues concerning the use of genetic information. You will also examine the pivotal role of biological membranes in life processes. There will be opportunity to complete a thorough piece of scientific research as well as a chance to further your own interest via an independent survey of an area of genetics and molecular biology.