Life Sciences BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Life Sciences BSc (Hons)
Life sciences are at the forefront of modern science. With this degree you’ll have a mix of skills, in areas chosen by you, across a range of science streams. Recent employment research from several Research Councils has highlighted the need for graduates to have interdisciplinary skills and the ability to use the latest analytical and computational techniques. At Brunel, we’ve responded to this research, and our programme is designed to get you job ready. An example of this is the computational data analysis option which gives you the skills increasingly required by employers.
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Life sciences are at the forefront of modern science. With this degree you’ll have a mix of skills, in areas chosen by you, across a range of science streams. Recent employment research from several Research Councils has highlighted the need for graduates to have interdisciplinary skills and the ability to use the latest analytical and computational techniques. At Brunel, we’ve responded to this research, and our programme is designed to get you job ready. An example of this is the computational data analysis option which gives you the skills increasingly required by employers.<br/><br/>You’ll choose from a wide range of science subjects including biological, environmental, psychological and sport sciences. You’ll learn computational and statistical data analysis and quantitative research giving you the skill sets to work with big data sets – a fundamental part of modern science. You can even opt for modules such as languages and creative writing. You’ll graduate with a unique set of skills so that you’ll be ready to enter the world of work with a competitive edge.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LF01
Institution Code
B84
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health & Human Science or Science with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
including Higher Level 5 in Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths. Standard or Higher Level 2 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Health & Social Care
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or grade 4 and above are required, including English Language (or grade B/5 in English Literature), Mathematics and a Science subject.
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
DM
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM
in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Health & Social Care
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DM
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
DM
in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DDM
in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation or Health & Social Care
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B,B
in B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2,M2,M2
including grade M2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
D
with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Forensic & Criminal Investigation, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject
A level
A,A,B
B,B,B
including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Science, Psychology or Statistics
T Level
M
Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,795 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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