Nottingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc Hons Biotechnology in Sutton Bonington United Kingdom | University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
|
Sutton Bonington United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,750
(c. USD41,284.34)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Biotechnology is a field that merges biology with technology to create innovative products through genetic modification of cells. This discipline significantly enhances our quality of life and shapes the world around us. Biotechnologists address critical global challenges in healthcare, energy, environmental protection, food security, and agriculture by:creating life-saving pharmaceuticalsenhancing food supply through nutritionally enriched cropslowering carbon emissions with sustainable biofuelsCourse contentThis program offers specialized modules in microbial, plant, and animal biotechnology:
microbial biotechnology – master genetic engineering techniques to improve medications, food safety standards, and environmental cleanup plant biotechnology – enhance crop yields and disease resistance through genetic modificationanimal biotechnology – study animal biology to optimize health, growth, and develop novel treatmentsThe curriculum allows you to focus on your preferred biotechnology specialties.Career opportunitiesBiotechnology professionals are in demand across various sectors:pharmaceuticalshealthcarebiofuel productioneco-friendly chemicalsagriculturefood manufacturingCareer paths span research and development (R&D), quality control, operations, sales, and business expansion.Specialization options include:stem cell therapy and tissue engineeringmicrobial research combating antibiotic resistanceplant biochemistry and agricultural science
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
BBB
Required subjects
BBB including Biology or 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Further Mathematics. Alternatively, BBC including Biology or 2 of Chemistry, Physics and either Maths or Further Mathematics plus an A in the EPQ
 
GCSEs
GCSE mathematics and english at grade 4 (C) or above are required.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, Science and Society, citizenship studies and leisure studies are not accepted.
IB score
28 points overall or 555 in 3 HL certificates
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A-levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
 
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
RQF BTEC Nationals
Applications are assessed on an individual basis to ensure sufficient science has been studied. We will consider the following: 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma DDM 
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DM plus 1 A Level at grade B
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D plus 2 A Levels grades BC
The required A Levels for mixed BTEC and A Level grade profiles depends on the science content studied in the BTEC.
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma must contain 60 credits overall and 45 graded credits at level 3.
Applications are assessed on an individual basis. Where an offer is made, our standard requirements are:
- Access to HE Diploma 21 graded Level 3 credits at Distinction; 18 graded Level 3 credits at Merit plus 6 graded Level 3 credits at Pass. Either 15 graded Level 3 credits must be achieved at minimum grade Merit from biology units , or 30 graded Level 3 credits achieved at minimum grade Merit from chemistry, physics and mathematics units.
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 80 (with a minimum of 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking)
Tuition
GBP
30,750