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**Why study Biological Sciences at Birmingham?**
The Biological Sciences MSci combines hands-on training with essential skills while allowing you to speci...
Unlock your potential and transform your future with the four-year Biological Sciences MSci at Birmingham! This innovative degree, including a Master’s year, offers a robust foundation in biology while giving you the chance to specialise in dynamic fields like genetics, zoology, and more. Dive deeper into the science that shapes the world, and set yourself on a path to make a lasting impact in your chosen field. <br/><br/>**Why study Biological Sciences at Birmingham?**<br/><br/>The Biological Sciences MSci combines hands-on training with essential skills while allowing you to specialise in exciting areas like genetics or zoology.<br/><br/>**Field courses:** Be part of exciting fieldwork like studying glaciers in Norway or aquatic environments in Pembrokeshire bringing real-world biology to life.<br/><br/>**Professional Placement:** Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world setting with our placement year programme.<br/><br/>**Study Abroad:** Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option.<br/><br/>**Join BioSoc:** Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences.<br/><br/>**Accredited:** This Royal Society of Biology accredited course offers an exceptional blend of academic excellence and hands-on learning, giving you access to advanced technologies in genomics, structural biology, and optical imaging.<br/>Specialist Degree Labels<br/><br/>Across all of our Biological Sciences programmes, you have the exciting opportunity to reflect on your journey and add a specialised pathway in your final year (if you meet the requirements). These pathways allow you to showcase your unique strengths and areas of interest, giving you a competitive edge as you step into the next phase of your career. The following labels may be added to our Biological Sciences degree programmes:<br/><br/>Human Health and Disease<br/>Microbiology and Infection<br/>Genetics<br/>Food Security and Sustainability<br/>Conservation Biology<br/>Zoology
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C105
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Not Accepted
Access to HE (Science) with sufficient Biology and Chemistry content is considered. Contact Admissions Team for details.
32
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.
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,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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