Life & Physical Sciences
The impact of science on human health and the environment makes front page news almost daily. From exploring the human genome to developing new treatments for cancer, to climate change, to diet and nutrition, our understanding of all aspects of science is developing rapidly prompting the need for qualified professionals.
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Teesside University is close to some of the most advanced pharmaceutical, biotechnological, chemical and food processing companies in the world, as well as major NHS trusts. By fostering close links with regional and national businesses, and involving employers and professionals in the development and delivery of our courses, we ensure that our students, in addition to gaining an in-depth knowledge of their subject, also develop the skills to apply it with confidence to real-world situations, thus substantially improving their employment prospects.
| Course title | Qualification | Full-time | Part-time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science and Welfare | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Biochemistry | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Biological Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Biomedical Science | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Chemistry | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Environmental Science | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Food and Nutrition | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Food Science and Engineering | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Geography* | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Geology* | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Health Sciences | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Human Biology | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Laboratory Scientist | Degree Apprenticeship | No | Yes | View course | |
| Linked Level 6 University award: BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences | |||||
| Pharmaceutical Science | BSc (Hons) | Yes | Yes | View course | |
| Pre-Medical Science | Cert HE | Yes | No | View course | |
| Pre-Veterinary Science | Cert HE | Yes | No | View course | |
| Course title | Qualification | Full-time | Part-time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Animal Science and Welfare (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Biochemistry (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Biomedical Science (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Environmental Science (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Food and Nutrition (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Food Science and Engineering (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Geography (with Foundation Year)* | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Geology (with Foundation Year)* | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Health Sciences (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Human Biology (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course | |
| Pharmaceutical Science (with Foundation Year) | BSc (Hons) | Yes | No | View course |
* Subject to University approval
Quality teaching
Our courses provide a high-level of academic education combined with development of a wide range of practical skills. This ensures you are able to apply your subject knowledge to real-world situations and substantially improve your employment prospects.
First-class facilities
You have access to specialised facilities, which include molecular biology, microbiology, food technology, hydroponics, anatomy, physiology and analytical chemistry laboratories. We have also developed a specialised tissue culture laboratory, a facility to research the ability of micro-organisms to clean polluted environments.
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Guaranteed Place Scheme (UK and EU students only)
If you have completed Level 3 qualifications (for example AS Levels, BTEC Nationals) and have at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Mathematics, you may be eligible for a guaranteed place on a degree with a foundation year in your chosen subject whilst still working towards meeting the conditions required for a course with higher entry requirements.
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