Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course details
With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond.
The curriculum links academic theory with practical experience, with themed routes covering Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Plant Science, Genetics, and Ecology and Environmental Science.
Biosciences explores many of the fundamentally important questions facing humankind – finding the answers will sha...
Course details
With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond.
The curriculum links academic theory with practical experience, with themed routes covering Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Biomedical Science, Cell Biology, Plant Science, Genetics, and Ecology and Environmental Science.
Biosciences explores many of the fundamentally important questions facing humankind – finding the answers will shape the future of life on Earth.
Why Durham University?
We are equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology. Our equipment includes electron and confocal laser scanning microscopy, transgenic studies, genomics, DNA analysis and proteomics, bioinformatics, remote sensing, ecological field sampling and computer modelling.
Teaching and research in the Department covers the breadth of the biological sciences, and often collaborate on projects with other disciplines such as the physical sciences.
Our research-led approach to teaching has been designed to immerse you in a mix of theoretical and practical learning from day one, equipping you with a wide range of analytical and practical skills that will prepare you to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Rankings
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026
Career Opportunities
Students gain valuable transferable skills to prepare them for future challenges, enhancing personal development and improving their employment prospects.
These skills can be applied to roles across a range of sectors preparing students to be active thinkers and future leaders.
Graduates have gone on to roles in teaching, the health sector, industrial R&D and biotechnology, management, accountancy, conservation, ecological and environmental services, broadcast and print science journalism, environmental and biological patent law, the pharmaceutical industry, the civil service, and the armed services.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-28
Campus
Main Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A07-G26
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology at A-level or equivalent, plus another science subject at A-level or equivalent is required. Psychology, Maths and Geography are all considered sciences for the purposes of admissions. Although PE is accepted as a third A-level, it is not a science for the purpose of admissions Applicants taking Science A-levels that include a practical component will be required to take and pass this as a condition of entry. This refers only to English A Levels. We do not include General Studies or Critical Thinking as part of our offer.
T Level
At Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. If an applicant has not been able to take 3 Advanced Highers, offers may be made with a combination of Advanced Highers and Highers, or on a number of Highers.
Access to HE Diploma
Not accepted
Scottish Advanced Higher
Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject is required.
Extended Project
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
666 in higher level subjects including Biology or Chemistry plus another higher level science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be accompanied by a grade A or above at A-level (or equivalent) in Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology. BTEC Applied Science can only be considered as a second science subject. Otherwise apply for C104 Biological Sciences with Foundation.https://www.dur.ac.uk/courses/info/?id=18170&title=Biological+Sciences+with+Foundation&code=C104&type=BSC&year=2022
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject is required.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Must be accompanied by a grade A or above at A-level (or equivalent) for Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology. Otherwise apply for C104 Biological Sciences with Foundation.https://www.dur.ac.uk/courses/info/?id=18170&title=Biological+Sciences+with+Foundation&code=C104&type=BSC&year=2022
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Biology or Chemistry or Human Biology plus another science subject is required.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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