Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

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.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

29/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Academic and Student Division
Birmingham
B15 2TT

Application Details

Course Code

C101

Institution Code

B32

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Access to HE Diploma

Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

32

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 level

A,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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