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Course type
Degree  
Credits
360  
How long it takes
Part-time study – 6 years*
Full-time study – 3 years*
Time limit – 16 years
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Study method
Distance learning
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BSc (Honours) Biology

Course code: R58

This course is for those inspired by the natural world. Studying a biology degree will enable you to understand the foundations of life and the biological processes involved. Explore diverse subject areas from the cellular and molecular levels to whole organism survival. Biology encompasses all living species, explaining their diversity via evolutionary origins. It defines their anatomy and structure, describes their physiology and behaviour, and provides scientific rationales for their habitat requirements and ecosystem interactions.

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Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025
Credit transfer: apply by 04/12/2025

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