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Biological Sciences
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with time abroad
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
The 4-year Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc empowers you to explore biology in-depth while enhancing your language skills. By combining hands-on training with essential skills, we ensure you excel in your career. Gain practical experience and broaden your horizons through cultural exploration!
You’ll have the exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant new culture by studying at a prestigious university in France, Spain, or Germany, based on your language skills. The year abroad is designed as a unique experience, where you can focus on personal growth and academic exploration without the pressure of grades impacting your final degree classification. It’s your chance to gain invaluable international experience, broaden your horizons, and create unforgettable memories!
Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc combines hands-on training with essential skills while allowing you to specialise in exciting areas like genetics or zoology.
Field courses: Be part of exciting fieldwork like studying glaciers in Norway or aquatic environments in Pembrokeshire bringing real-world biology to life.
Study Abroad: Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option.
Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement year programme.
Royal Society of Biology Accreditation: Our degree ensures you meet employer needs and stand out in the job market.
Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences.
Specialist Degree Labels
Across all of our Biological Sciences programmes, you have the exciting opportunity to reflect on your journey and add a specialised pathway in your final year (if you meet the requirements). These pathways allow you to showcase your unique strengths and areas of interest, giving you a competitive edge as you step into the next phase of your career. The following labels may be added to our Biological Sciences degree programmes:
Human Health and Disease
Microbiology and Infection
Genetics
Food Security and Sustainability
Conservation Biology
Zoology
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C101
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C101
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
To include A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology and one from French, German or Spanish.
Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.
Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C, and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish).
Please note that this course is not suitable for native or bilingual speakers, as improved language skills is one of the main learning outcomes for the year in Europe. International students who would like to spend part of their education in their native country could consider the course Biological Sciences with Professional Placement BSc as an alternative, which would allow them to apply for placements outside the UK.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification.
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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