About Biology, Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

If you are interested in a broad range of biology topics from microbes to humans, including the biology of disease, the natural world, evolution, genetics and how humans and organisms interact with their environment, then this is the Biology degree course for you. You will develop the breadth of understanding and hands-on practical skills that enable you to apply your expertise to the many challenges we face in the world today, such as microbial resistance, climate change, safe and sustainable food production and the conservation of endangered species. All teaching in biology at UCLan is research-informed, and underpinned by practical classes where you will develop the technical and analytical skills valued by employers in the scientific, environmental and biotechnology industries. Fieldwork features throughout your course, with topical biological case-studies and teamwork to help build key transferable skills and enhance your employability.

• Biology at UCLan is 2nd in the North West for in the UK top 10 for overall student satisfaction and in the UK top 5 for university learning resources - National Student Survey 2019.
• Field studies are integral to this course, with the cost of UK trips included in your fees. There are overseas fieldwork opportunities through well-established links with scientists and practitioners.
• You’ll be taught by research-active staff with experience of working and publishing across applied biology.
• Enhance your employability in science communication and education through work experience at the Young Scientist Centre (YSC) - a unique collaboration between UCLan and the Royal Institution.

WHY STUDY THIS COURSE?

UCLan Biology students can enhance their employability in areas such as science communication and education by gaining work experience at the Young Scientist Centre (YSC). This is a unique collaboration between UCLan and the Royal Institution, and is the only purpose-built facility of its kind in a UK university to offers young people from schools in deprived areas the chance to get involved in exciting hands-on science activities. In addition, in your final year there are opportunities to carry out a science-education themed dissertation, where you will design and evaluate a novel teaching resource at the YSC.

Our UCLan Biology degree Facebook page makes regular posts about local, regional and national opportunities to gain work experience in all areas related to biology. These can give you a flexible way to build up your experience, skills and contacts in the employment sectors that most interest you.  You also have the opportunity to apply for the Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme run by the University and based with one the biology teaching team over the summer vacation, and you can take an optional work-based module in your final year.

INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

The School of Forensic and Applied Sciences encourages and supports its students to undertake exchange and study abroad opportunities, and has excellent links in USA and Australia as well as across Europe Erasmus exchanges. We also run an annual overseas field trip in collaboration with Geography and Environmental Management. Past students of in the School have had the opportunity to travel and work on projects in tropical ecology and conservation biology in Guyana, Kenya, China and the West Coast of USA and Canada.

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) Highlights

University of Central Lancashire Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

Preston is officially the cheapest city in the UK for students. The following are the categories of the tuition fee payable by the students.

The total estimated annual cost of attendance for the 2020/2021 academic session is as presented on the table below: