About Bsc (hons) Biological Sciences in Nottingham Trent University

This flexible course enables you to sample different subject areas before selecting your field of interest. It is therefore ideal if you have a passion for Biological Sciences, but are unsure of which area of study to specialise in.

This course gives a sound grounding in biology. It will enable you to specialise in your chosen field of interest for the remainder of the course. After a common first term of study you can choose one of the following pathways and tailor your degree accordingly.

• Biomedical Sciences
• Biochemistry and Microbiology
• Environmental Biology
• Physiology and Pharmacology.

Why choose this course?

• It is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• Our Environmental Biology pathway is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management.
• The amount of practical work is very high and includes regular field trips for environmental biology.
• You will have the option to take a work placement after year two. This is facilitated by our dedicated Placement Office.
• NTU is second in the UK for bioscience students on year-long work placements (HESA 2018/19).
• You will benefit from our excellent links with industry, which include companies such as GlaxoSmithKline and the NHS.

Entry requirements

Higher Secondary Certificate (XIIth)

Grade average of 65% made from four relevant subjects (native language excluded)

English language requirements

IELTS : 6.5

• With a minimum of 5.5 in each component

PTE : 62

• With no less than 51 in any component

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Nottingham Trent University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

The cost of attendance is governed by factors like the tuition fee and the cost of living.

Nottingham Trent University Admission Procedure 

• Application: The UG applications are accepted through ‘Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS)’ and PG applications through the ‘NTU applicant portal’.
• Application fee: One needs to pay £13 for 1 UG course and £24 for multiple UG courses.
• Application deadlines: For UG students the last date to apply is June 30, 2019. The PG programs don’t have any official deadline, however, it is better to apply one month prior to course start date.
• General requirements: Completed application form, academic transcripts, and English proficiency tests.
• Additional requirements: Birth certificate, passport copy, LOR.

English Proficiency Test: Majority of the courses require IELTS score ranging between 6.0 and 6.0 for entry. However, other equivalent English test scores are also acceptable.