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Course summary
The Biological Sciences with an International Year BSc empowers you to blend academic excellence with real-world experience, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in your future career while gaining invaluable professional insights! Gain practical experience and broaden your horizons through global exploration driving you forward with a degree that meets top employer demands.
In your third year, you’ll embark on an exciting journey abroad, studying biological sciences in English at a variety of partner institutions. Explore numerous destinations and enrich your academic experience!
Why study Biological Sciences at Birmingham?
Placement Year: What sets this course apart is its 10-11 month industry placement, giving you a real taste of the professional world and allowing you to work with prestigious organisations like GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, and Kew Gardens.
Field Courses: Learn beyond the classroom by travelling to exciting locations like Norway and Pembrokeshire. Explore new environments and gain practical experience in the field.
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.
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. Make friends, have fun and build your network.
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 • Full-time with time abroad • 4 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Application codes
- Course code:
- C001
- 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:
- C001
- 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
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- BCC
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Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
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