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Biological Sciences (MBiol) MBiol (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences (MBiol) MBiol (Hons)
Does the living world fascinate you? Are you interested in the innovation and commercial utilisation of bioscience knowledge?
This course offers you the flexibility to discover what kind of biologist you want to be. Youll have the freedom to choose the topics you want to study across the breadth of biology; whether your interests lie in the environment, threatened species, plants, molecular biosciences, or span all areas.
Well support you to gain the skills and confidence employers want. This starts with understanding scientific theories and how they are used in th...
Does the living world fascinate you? Are you interested in the innovation and commercial utilisation of bioscience knowledge?<br/><br/>This course offers you the flexibility to discover what kind of biologist you want to be. Youll have the freedom to choose the topics you want to study across the breadth of biology; whether your interests lie in the environment, threatened species, plants, molecular biosciences, or span all areas.<br/><br/>Well support you to gain the skills and confidence employers want. This starts with understanding scientific theories and how they are used in the real world and continues through your assessments that focus on communication skills including presentations, report writing and teamwork. Youll develop the practical skills used in research and commercial labs, including data handling and computing. Our labs are equipped with industry standard technology, including 3D electron microscopes.<br/><br/>We’re proud of our nurturing environment with good connections between staff and students. You’ll benefit from research-active tutors and small group sizes.
Course Information
3 options available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C110
Institution Code
O66
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
120
Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology). If you do not have a background in science, we encourage you to consider our Life Sciences Foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year enables direct entry into Year 1 of many life sciences-related BSc degrees at Oxford Brookes. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
12 Level 3 credits in a science subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Examples of subjects that will be considered include: Applied Science, Forensic Science, Health and Social Care, and Sport. BTECs in Animal Management and Countryside Management are also accepted for this programme.
A level
At least one science subject is required. Examples of science subjects that will be considered include: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Geography, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology.
T Level
Examples of subjects that will be considered include: Animal Care and Management, Agriculture, Land Management and Production, Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| International | £17,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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