Biological Sciences (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biological Sciences (with placement year) BSc (Hons)

Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly developing field, bringing together knowledge, ideas and techniques to allow us to expand our understanding of the human body and its interplay with the environment.

Our BSc Biological Sciences degree is designed to develop your understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying life and health in whole organisms.

During the Biological Sciences course, you will explore topics including genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry and metabolism, cell biology and regenerative medicine, human evolution, anatomy and p...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

28/09/2026

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Ashby Road
Loughborough
LE11 3TU

Application Details

Course Code

C100

Institution Code

L79

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

35

35 (6,6,5 HL) including HL Biology and one other Science or Maths at HL

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDD Preferred subject: Applied Science

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

We accept a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website – please view the individual course typical offers on our website and choose Ireland in the Country/region drop down field for more information.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths and English Language grade 4/C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DD

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science: DD plus A Level Grade B from either Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Psychology or Environmental Science Preferred subject: Applied Science

Scottish Advanced Higher

Considered on a case by case basis. Please contact Loughborough University directly.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

This qualification is accepted in combination with other qualifications. For details please contact Loughborough University.

Extended Project

We recognise the benefit of the Extended Project in developing independent research and critical thinking skills. We would consider this as evidence of motivation to study a specific subject in more depth, and while we do not generally include it as part of our offer conditions, it may be used to further consider an application upon receipt of final examination results. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

D

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Science: D plus two A Levels at Grades AB including one from Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Psychology or Environmental Science or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A Levels at Grades AB, including Biology or Human Biology and one from Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Psychology or Environmental Science Preferred subject: Applied Science

A level

A,A,B

AAB including Biology or Human Biology and one from Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Psychology or Environmental Science.

T Level

Not Accepted

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Applicants taking the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma will be asked to achieve the A level requirements for their course as part of their qualification. The Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted alongside two A levels providing individual course entry and subject requirements are met. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/entry-requirements/

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales £9,535
EU, International £29,750

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