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Bachelor of Science in Biology (with Integrated Year in Industry)

QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus

UK,Wales

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 16,300/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

UK, Wales

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1872

Total Students: 8,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Penglais, Aberystwyth SY23 3FL, United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Science in Biology (with Integrated Year in Industry)

Program Overview

If you are fascinated by all aspects of the living world, you will thrive on our BSc Biology degree here at Aberystwyth University. You will explore a whole host of diverse topics that cover the cellular and molecular up to whole organisms. You will also learn how biology can be used in practical ways that can contribute to improving the quality and sustainability of life – a subject that is highly relevant to the challenges posed by climate change. The year that you spend away from Campus working in industry will give you the additional insight, knowledge and experience that are highly valued by employers. From proteins to puffins, our BSc Biology degree explores everything that the living world has to offer, and you will find that Aberystwyth University is located in one of the best places to uncover and understand the wonders of the natural world.

The syllabus of our BSc Biology (C102) course with the integrated year in industry is identical to its sister course BSc Biology (C100). The year in industry is assessed and will count towards your degree grade, and the work must be relevant to the degree. You will be expected to organise this work experience yourself, under the guidance of our Director for Employability. There is no guarantee that the work will be paid, and if you cannot obtain a placement, you must transfer to BSc Biology (C100). During your year in industry, you will pay a discounted tuition fee.

During the three years of the degree that you spend on Campus, you won’t have to limit yourself to just one area of Biology. You might be studying microbiology in the morning, and investigating the life found in sand dunes in the afternoon. Our degree structure is flexible and gives you the opportunity to keep your options open or to specialise.

You will be taught by passionate, engaged, and friendly staff who have expertise across the full range of Biology topics. Our staff are not only lecturers but also active researchers and their research interests feed into our courses, meaning that you will benefit from the very latest information. We have invested heavily in our research facilities over many years, and as part of the Research Project module, you may get the opportunity to work in the research units on the main campus, or in our dedicated research facility at Gogerddan just outside Aberystwyth.

Your academic studies will be bolstered by a wealth of laboratory and field classes which build real scientific skills essential for your future career. You will explore anatomy and structure, physiology and behaviour, alongside the scientific rationales for habitat requirements and ecosystem interactions. This is a practical course where you will sample, record and analyse data in our excellent, well-equipped laboratories as well as out in the field. Aberystwyth is situated amongst hills, wooded valleys, wetlands, sandy and rocky shores and, of course, alongside the pristine waters of Cardigan Bay.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

21 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
oct 2023		Closed
sep 2024		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 16,300 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in QS - Prifysgol Aberystwyth University - Penglais Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 93.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 62.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 75.00 %

Additional Information

Career

Enhancing your career prospects with your year in industry

In recent surveys conducted by High Fliers Research Limited, research shows that around a third of graduate vacancies are taken by those who have previously worked for a company on a placement or an internship.

Completing a year in industry will allow you to:

Apply the learning from your course to the work environment
Make industry contacts
Develop practical skills related to your area of study
Apply your practical skills and technical knowledge after returning to study
Enhance your CV and better prepare yourself for a job after graduating.

You should note that you will be responsible for securing the work placement yourself. However, you will have the assistance of our Work Experience Coordinator and one of our dedicated careers advisors. If you fail to find a placement you will be able to change to BSc Biology (C100).

Recent graduates are working for education authorities, the Environment Agency, conservation organisations, pharmaceutical companies, the NHS, sea-life centres, public health laboratories and the water industry, to name a few.

They are working as:

Research scientists
Clinical molecular geneticists
Nature conservation officers
Educators.

With a degree in Biology, you could also progress to further training in the following fields:

Dentistry
Medicine
Science writing.

Aberystwyth University has an excellent Careers Service and we have our own dedicated, professional Careers Advisors. We also have a member of staff who is Director of Employability for the Department, and we are constantly striving to embed and enhance the delivery of real-world skills into every module we offer.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.