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Biological Sciences

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 28 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Discover the science behind life with our accredited Biological Sciences BSc at Birmingham. From genetics to ecosystems, explore how animals, plants, and microorganisms function and interact, preparing you to tackle global biological challenges. By combining hands-on training with essential skills, we ensure you excel in your career. Our specialist degree labels highlights your expertise, shaping you into a versatile professional and driving you forward with a degree that meets top employer demands.

Why study Biological Sciences at Birmingham?

The Biological Sciences 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.

Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world settings 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.

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

Modules

Course Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/biosciences-courses/biological-sciences-bsc and scroll down to the modules section to find out more.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
C100
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
C100
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAB

Including Biology/Human Biology + 1 from Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Chemistry, Physics

OR

AAB including A in Biology/Human Biology. With an A in Biology/ Human Biology, the other two A levels offered can be in any subject/discipline.

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.

UCAS Tariff
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
Offer: 32

Including Biology/Human Biology + 1 from Chemistry / Physics / Maths: Analysis and Approaches / Maths: Applications and Interpretation/ Statistics / Geology / Geography / Psychology

OR

6,6,5 including 6 in Biology/Human Biology. With a 6 in Biology/ Human Biology, the other two subjects offered can be any subject/discipline.

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

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/biosciences/biological-sciences.aspx#EntryRequirementsTab

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.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

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

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

The University will charge the maximum approved tuition fee per year. For the 2027 year of entry, we expect that the tuition fee for your first year of study will be £10,050. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees to you without delay.

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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