This 4-year Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc offers the chance to develop your language skills, while studying for a fully-fledged Biology degree, including practical training and lab-based project work.
Biology is the science of life. Study for the accredited Biological Sciences BSc at Birmingham and youll learn about animals, plants and microorganisms - their genetic make-up, their cellular structure and how they interact with the natural environment.
You will join one of our European partner universities in third year, with teaching deliv...
This 4-year Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc offers the chance to develop your language skills, while studying for a fully-fledged Biology degree, including practical training and lab-based project work.<br/><br/>Biology is the science of life. Study for the accredited Biological Sciences BSc at Birmingham and youll learn about animals, plants and microorganisms - their genetic make-up, their cellular structure and how they interact with the natural environment.<br/><br/>You will join one of our European partner universities in third year, with teaching delivered in the language of the host country. Ahead of the year abroad, you take language classes, replacing one Biology module in 1st and 2nd year. Adventurous, demanding and enriching, this course helps your CV stand out.<br/><br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C101
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaAccess to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme32 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D BTEC National Extended Diploma D*D*D in Applied Science BTEC National Diploma D*D* in Applied Science or Forensic and Criminal Investigation and A Level grade B from Biology or Human Biology BTEC National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels with grades AB to include Biology or Human Biology. Or BTEC National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AB, to include Biology or Human Biology and a second science subject. A levelA,A,B To include A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology. 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, and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish). Please note that this course is not suitable for native or bilingual speakers, as improved language skills is one of the main learning outcomes for the year in Europe. International students who would like to spend part of their education in their native country could consider the course Biological Sciences with Professional Placement BSc as an alternative, which would allow them to apply for placements outside the UK. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |