Study for the accredited Biological Sciences MSci 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.
This Biological Sciences MSci degree gives you a solid base in the subject in areas that interest you.
The Masters year, which extends the three year BSc programme, is devoted to developing research competence through a multi-faceted teaching and research programme. Youll benefit from some of the countrys best facilities and technology, being tau...
Study for the accredited Biological Sciences MSci 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/>This Biological Sciences MSci degree gives you a solid base in the subject in areas that interest you.<br/><br/>The Masters year, which extends the three year BSc programme, is devoted to developing research competence through a multi-faceted teaching and research programme. Youll benefit from some of the countrys best facilities and technology, being taught by experts in the field renowned the world over for their cutting-edge research.<br/><br/>This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Advanced Degree accreditation highlights the degrees that have the potential to educate the life science leaders and innovators of the future.
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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
C105
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, 6 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 A in Biology or Human Biology. BTEC National Extended Certificate D* in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, or Applied Psychology and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Biology or Human Biology. Or BTEC National Extended Certificate D* in any subject and 2 A Levels with grades AA, to include Biology or Human Biology and a second science subject. A levelA,A,A 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. The typical offer for the MSci course is higher than that for the corresponding three year BSc degree course. However, all candidates who firmly accept the offer as their first choice will be automatically offered a place on the corresponding BSc course should they fail to meet the MSci offer while meeting the standard offer. |
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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 |