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Course summary
Unlock your potential and transform your future with the four-year Biological Sciences MSci at Birmingham! This innovative degree, including a Master’s year, offers a robust foundation in biology while giving you the chance to specialise in dynamic fields like genetics, zoology, and more. Dive deeper into the science that shapes the world, and set yourself on a path to make a lasting impact in your chosen field.
Why study Biological Sciences at Birmingham?
The Biological Sciences MSci 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.
Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world setting with our placement year programme.
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.
Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences.
Accredited: This Royal Society of Biology accredited course offers an exceptional blend of academic excellence and hands-on learning, giving you access to advanced technologies in genomics, structural biology, and optical imaging.
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
- Msci (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Application codes
- Course code:
- C105
- Institution code:
- B32
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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Application codes
- Course code:
- C105
- Institution code:
- B32
Historical entry grades data BETA
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- Data from:
- This course and 6 other biology courses
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- BCC
- Lowest grades
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