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Bachelor of Biotechnology

University of Birmingham

  • Birmingham, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A four-year degree applying biology and chemistry to medicine, Agriculture and industry.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Biotechnology can develop the ability to develop discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critically evaluate relevant evidence and communicate ideas using suitable professional or academic methods. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Biopharmaceutical sector
  • Drug manufacturing
  • Diagnostic systems for human or animal health
  • Food production improvement

Curriculum

  • Year 1: Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Mathematics and one other science. Year 2: Biotechnology
  • Chemistry and one further subject. Year 3 focuses on Biotechnology and Chemistry
  • Year 4 concentrates on Biotechnology with an industry work placement subject to availability.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Course page entry requirement: A Level AAB to include specific subjects - see below for details
  • IB 6
  • 6
  • 5 To include specific subjects - see below for details. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.

Accepted academic background

A-levels or equivalent overseas qualifications (including the International Baccalaureate or a recognised foundation programme), The grade needed for each country is shown on the course page (country selector) and the country pages.

Documents you’ll need

  • UCAS Personal Statement
  • Academic Reference.

How to apply

  1. Review the course entry requirements. Prepare the UCAS application and personal statement
  2. arrange an academic reference. Submit the application by the relevant consideration deadline. Respond to requests for further evidence and accept an offer before making visa arrangements if needed.

Other costs

Tuition per year£26,220 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£16,722 GBP

Program details

CampusBirmingham
Faculty or schoolCollege of Life and Environmental Sciences
DepartmentBiosciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteScholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.