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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Singleton Park Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Biological Sciences are a wide and fascinating subject, involving the scientific study of living organisms from bacteria to the largest mammals and the environments they inhabit. This course is designed for students who don’t yet know whether to specialise in biology, zoology or marine biology.Local, residential and international field courses will allow you to work in habitats such as the spectacular marine coastal ecosystems, freshwater/wetland environments and terrestrial habitats of Gower.This four-year biology degree gives you the flexibility to fully explore biological sciences over the course of one full academic year, before committing to a specific degree path. You will spend the third of your four years at one of our partner institutions abroad.
Biosciences Facilities;• £1.3m Visualisation Centre• £1.6m purpose-built 18m catamaran-class survey vessel equipped with state-of-the-art survey and research equipment• £4.2m science laboratory facility• Centre for Sustainable Aquatic Research
Professional Body AccreditationThe BSc Biological Sciences course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, and covers themes including animal and marine welfare and conservation, the biological control of invertebrate pests, microbiology, and ocean and climate.
Did you know all of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad?These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to https://www.swansea.ac.uk/science-and-engineering/
We guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.Book an Open Day here: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/our-open-days/
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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University information

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University League Table
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Campus address
Swansea University, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, Wales
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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