BSc (Hons) Biology

at Queen Mary University of London

Structure
You can complete your Biology degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

 

YEAR 0

Foundation

One Year-long double module allocated based on previous maths qualifications:

Mathematics A  or
Mathematics B

Semester 1

 

Compulsory

• Communication in Science & Technology
• Form and Function in Biology
• Introductory Chemistry

Semester 2

 

Compulsory

• A Closer Look at Chemistry
• Diversity and Ecology
• Molecules to Cells

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 1

 

• Basic Biochemistry 
• Cells
• Ecology (includes field trip) 
• Essential Skills for Biologists 
• Evolution 
• Molecular Genetics 
• Physiology 
• Practical Biology 
• Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology 

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 2

Compulsory

• Diversity of Life
• Ecological Interactions I
• Research Methods and Communication 

Choose four from: (*pick at least one of)

• Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics
• Comparative & Integrative Physiology
• Ecological Interactions II (includes field trip to Croatia)*
• Genes and Bioinformatics*
• Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry
• Metabolic Pathways
• Microbial Physiology and Growth*
• Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

 

YEAR 3

Compulsory

• Professional Skills and Development for Biologists

 

Choose one from

• Biological Sciences Research Project
• Project: Engaging the Public with Science
• Project Skills in the Life Sciences

Choose five from. *choose at least one of

• Climate Change and Conservation Challenges*
• Coding Skills and Data Science
• Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
• Functional Genomics and Epigenetics
• Infectious Disease Biology
• Mammals and Evolution*
• Membrane Proteins or Behavioural Ecology
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Neuroscience: from Molecules to Behaviour
• Population and Chromosome Genetics
• Reproductive and Development Biology
• Savannah Ecology and Conservation (includes field trip to the African savannas)*

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Non-UK students
We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. 

 

Student Visa Regulations

If you will require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must meet the minimum English Language requirements to meet the UKVI regulations.  The minimum IELTS requirement is 5.5 in all four skills (Writing, Reading, Speaking and Listening).  However, many of our courses require higher grades.

 

Pre-sessional English Language Courses

If you fall slightly below our standard English language requirements, you may consider one of our Pre-sessional English courses.  Please note that you will require a UK government approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) for entry to our Thirteen week pre-sessional courses.  Currently, only IELTS for UKVI, PTE Academic (UKVI), LanguageCert International ESOL SELT and Trinity College London, Integrated Skills in English (ISE) are accepted. The Pre-sessional English course requirements are published according to the academic department within which your chosen course of study is administere

Home fees £9,250

 

Overseas fees £25,150

 

Loans and grants
UK students accepted onto this course are eligible to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans from Student Finance England or other government bodies.

 

Scholarships and bursaries
Queen Mary offers a generous package of scholarships and bursaries, which currently benefits around 50 per cent of our undergraduates.

 

Scholarships are available for home, EU and international students. Specific funding is also available for students from the local area. International students may be eligible for a fee reduction. We offer means-tested funding, as well as subject-specific funding for many degrees.

Biology graduates are equipped for careers in conservation and wildlife management, or in the agricultural industry or biotechnology. Many of our students go on to clinical and laboratory work, postgraduate research or science education. Others transfer their skills into sectors such as marketing and finance.

 

93 per cent of our graduates are in work or further study within six months of graduation (HESA GOS 2017/18).

 

Recent Biology graduates have been hired by:

 

• National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
• Deloitte
• GlaxoSmithKline
• The Centre for Reproductive and Genetic Health
• the NHS
• EY.