Biological Sciences
- Msci (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 28 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
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 September 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:
- C105
- 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
Application codes
- Course code:
- C105
- 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
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelAAA
To include A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us for further guidance
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 points
6,6,6 including Biology / Human Biology + 1 from Chemistry / Physics / Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Geology / Geography / Psychology
Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.
Contextual admissions
The most common grades on entry for this course are below our standard offer. These include 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
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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
Per year tuition fees
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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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