Biology can be studied at several levels ranging from molecular interactions at a sub-cellular level to cellular interactions at a tissue level, or even the interactions of whole organisms. Biology therefore encompasses many academic fields that may be regarded as individual disciplines. As a BSc Biological Sciences student you will follow a common first and second year allowing you to develop a thorough understanding and awareness of the subject. In your final year you will have the option to study a wide range of modules. Top 30 Overall (Biological Sciences, Complete University Guide, 2019) 94% of BSc Biological Science students at Aston were satisfied with the Teaching on their course (NSS, 2018) You will benefit from: Extensive and well equipped laboratories, with up-to-date equipment and projection facilities for demonstration purposes; Refurbished lecture theatres and seminar rooms with modern audio-visual equipment; A large computer laboratory; A virtual learning environment used for general study, revision and assessment. This platform allows you to access a comprehensive range of study materials, scientific journals, e-journals, databases and much more. Course texts and relevant journals are available from the library either electronically or in book form; A newly refurbished and extended Aston University Library. The Library is open 7 days a week all year round, and at key times of the academic year, it is open 24 hours a day on 6 days a week.

You can apply for a 1 year masters programme with an undergraduate degree from a recognised Russian University. You should have at least an average of 4 out of 5 overall or above from a Russian university. The specific requirement will vary depending on the course you are applying for at Aston and the Russian university from which you have graduated. If you are applying for finance, engineering, science or social science based subjects; you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.