MBiol Honours Biology

at Newcastle University

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules
 

• Genetics and Evolution
• Diversity of Life: Form and Function
• Ecology and Conservation
• Cells and Biomolecules
• Academic and Professional Skills for the Biosciences

Stage 2

Compulsory Modules    
 

• Experimental Design and Statistics    

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules
 

• Global challenges in plant science research    
• Biological Project Dissertation    

Stage 4

You are required to take one of the following modules (shown in the optional list below):
 

• Research Project (60 credits)
• Research Project (60 credits)

A Level
AAB-ABB including Biology and normally another science-related subject from: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Environmental Science or Geology. General Studies is excluded. Chemistry is preferred at A or AS Level, but not essential. For Biology, Chemistry and Physics A Levels, we require a pass in the practical element. GCSE Mathematics minimum grade B or 6 if not offered at A or AS Level.

International Baccalaureate
32-34 points normally including Higher Level Biology at grade 6. Chemistry is preferred at Higher Level but not essential. Mathematics or Mathematical Studies and Chemistry required at Standard Level grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

Tuition fees

Home Fee Students
£9,250

International Fee Students
£25,200

Recent graduates have taken roles such as:
 

• researcher
• environmental monitoring officer
• science explainer at Newcastle's Centre for Life
• science writer, within organisations such as RSPB, WWT, and Natural England

Many students also go on to further education, pursuing master's degrees, PHDs, postgraduate teaching qualifications, and medicine and law courses.

Having developed a broad range of transferable skills, you'll also have career prospects in industries as diverse as banking, start-ups and retail management, media production, and adventure tourism.