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Biosciences, BSc (Hons)

University of Plymouth, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

47th
overall
ARWU
Ecology
33rd
USNews
Plant and Animal Science
34th
QS
Biological Science
41st

Costs

Course fees S$32.5k / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$18.6k / year
Beer S$4
MacDonalds S$14
Cinema S$15
Coffee S$6
Total S$51.2k / year

Entry requirements

Scholarships

Plymouth Undergraduate International Scholarships
£2000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Plymouth International Academic Excellence Scholarship
50% for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Plymouth Postgraduate Taught International Student Scholarship
£2000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
C790(2)
University
Code
P60
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
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University
Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

1 year
Graduate
2027
About the course

If you have successfully completed a foundation degree in biology and wish to advance to degree level, this broad-based biosciences course covers key subjects including science communication, ecotoxicology, microbiology, plant sciences, animal/human health, and genetics. You will undertake a specialised research project to explore your interests in depth, alongside practical laboratory and field classes. By year's end, you will be equipped for careers in human health, biotechnology, or related industries.Develop comprehensive knowledge, skills, and practical experience for diverse biosciences careers, such as biomedical and human health sciences, biotechnology, or environmental biology. Benefit from a dedicated research module for foundation students, personal tutor support, an optional pre-course work placement, and in-depth study of up to four topics including plant biotechnology, global change biology, ecotoxicology, environmental microbiology and biotechnology, medical genetics, animal and human health, and science communication.

A local representative of University of Plymouth in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.