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BSc (Hons) Biology (Extended)

University of Greenwich — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Biology (Extended) is a undergraduate Biology course at University of Greenwich, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £17,975 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Biology · £17,975 per year

Intakes: September

What you should know (from the course page): - Ranked 3rd across the Biosciences subject in Biology and Biomedical Science in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2026) - This four-year course is identical to the three-year course, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements - The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more - If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to becoming a biology graduate - This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent School: Science Location: Medway Campus Duration: 4 years full-time 5 years sandwich Start: September International tuition fee 2026/27: full-time £17,975. Careers (from the course page): This course will prepare you for careers such as scientific research in academic, governmental or commercial laboratories, including biotechnology companies and health-testing laboratories, scientific writing and publishing, medical equipment sales and science teaching. Source: University of Greenwich course page and 2026-27 course fees table.

Modules

• Organising for Success (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Scientific Principles I (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Practical Essentials (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Scientific Principles II (Year 0, 30 credits)
• Exploring Biology (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Concepts in Science (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Practical Skills for Science (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Skills for Tomorrow's Scientist (Year 1, 30 credits)
• Feeding Ourselves (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Human Health (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Our Planet Today (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Researcher Training (Year 2, 30 credits)
• Project (Life Sciences) (Year 3, 30 credits)
• Pathophysiology of Disease (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Applied Plant Ecology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Conservation and the Environment (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Introduction to Ecological Modelling and Programming (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Advanced Topics in Molecular Biology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Stem Cells (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Advanced and Clinical Immunology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Animal Ecology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Medical Microbiology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Medical Biochemistry (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Neuropharmacology (Year 3, 30 credits, optional)
• Insect Biology (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Science Internship Course (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)
• Personal and Professional Development (Year 3, 15 credits, optional)