BSc (Hons) Biology with Biotechnology

Biotechnology is all about applying biological processes to improve quality of life and the health of our planet. This is done through the innovative use of cellular and molecular processes to develop beneficial technologies and products.
Historically, biotechnology has had a significant impact upon human life, with the earliest biotechnologists harnessing the fermentative capabilities of microorganisms to produce food products such as bread, cheese, beer and wine. In today's world, modern biotechnology offers breakthrough products and technologies to combat disease, reduce our impact on the environment, feed the hungry, reduce our energy demands, provide cleaner energy, and produce safer, cleaner and more efficient industrial processes. This degree will empower you, our next generation scientist to address global issues to heal, fuel and feed the world.
You will receive training that covers evolutionary, ecological, environmental, molecular and cellular aspects of biology, and there is opportunity to follow applied aspects of biology as well as learn about fundamental processes and mechanisms. Our teaching is underpinned by internationally recognised research. Our academic staff are experts in biotechnology research, from a number of biological disciplines covering medical and environmental microbiology, plant biology, biodiversity and genetics, and cell and genome biology. We also provide a diversity of practical, laboratory and field biology experience, enabling you to acquire transferable skills (data analysis, group work, writing and presentational skills, IT skills). We make extensive use of our local environment, we have an exceptional range of local terrestrial and aquatic habitats on our doorstep and use these for field courses and practical classes. We have our own botanical gardens with various habitats for biological studies. We are also part of the Environment Centre Wales, which is a partnership venture between Bangor University and the Natural Environment Research Council's Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (CEH).
Placement Year and International Experience Year Available

Careers
As a graduate of this degree you will possess a wealth of skills and knowledge that will be relevant to many employment sectors including hospital laboratories, research organisations, multidisciplinary consultancies, industrial companies, research charities, government departments and agencies, educational establishments, research councils and the private sector.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, Maths and Double Award Science, if not demonstrated by the Level 3 qualification/s.

Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification e.g.:

A Levels: Including grade C in Biology if studying one other science subject (Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environment Science, Geography, Geology), or grade B in Biology if not studying another science subject. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma (including H5 in Biology)
BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM including Merits in 4 Biology modules. Modules accepted include: Animal Biology, Animal Anatomy and Physiology, Animal Behaviour and Communication, Animal Breeding and Genetics, Biochemistry and Biochemical Techniques, Biochemistry and Microbiology, Fundamentals of Science, Genetics and Genetic Engineering, Inheritance and Genetic Manipulation, Physiology of Human Body systems, Physiology of Human Regulation and Reproduction, Wildlife Populations, Ecology and Conservation (Other Biology-related modules considered case-by-case).
City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): DMM - DDM, including 4 Biology modules (Accepted Biology modules include: Animal Behaviour and Communication, Biological Systems of Animals, Wildlife and Ecology Conservation, Inheritance and Genetics, Ecological Concepts and Application, Population Surveys, Ecology and Conservation. Other Biology-related modules will be considered case by case).
Access to HE in the Sciences**
Welsh Baccalaureate is accepted
Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in Applied Science**: DMM-DDM
T-levels: considered on a case-by-case basis.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.
International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements).

IELTS - 6.0 (5.5), TOEFL iBT - 75 overall , (L-17, R-18, S-20, W-18)