








**Biological scientists play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of life forms and processes, leading to life changing innovations in areas such as medicine, agriculture and environmental conservation.**
Our Biological Sciences MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level, so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in.
You’ll explore biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels. Through practical, research-driven teaching, you will learn to apply scientific k...
**Biological scientists play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of life forms and processes, leading to life changing innovations in areas such as medicine, agriculture and environmental conservation.**<br/><br/>Our Biological Sciences MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level, so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in.<br/><br/>You’ll explore biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels. Through practical, research-driven teaching, you will learn to apply scientific knowledge and investigative skills to help find solutions to environmental and societal issues.<br/><br/>This course offers a guaranteed interview scheme with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for students wishing to pursue a degree in medicine. See the careers section for more information about entry and eligibility criteria. <br/><br/>**Top reasons to choose this course**<br/>- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology<br/><br/><br/>- Guaranteed interview scheme with BSMS medical school<br/><br/><br/>- Fieldwork opportunities including optional trips to destinations such as South Africa.<br/><br/><br/>- Specialist facilities such as our Image Analysis Unit and purpose-built ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.<br/><br/><br/>- Learn with internationally-recognised researchers who specialise in areas including human physiology, diabetes, genomics, disease processes, and ecology and conservation.<br/><br/><br/>- Guest lectures and optional placement year.<br/>
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Brighton
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
B72
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
112
128
M:24
Pass with 60 credits overall. Must include 24 credits at distinction in biology and chemistry. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 30 credits at distinction.
27
Must include three subjects at Higher Level, two to be Biology and another science at grade 5.
DDM
DMM
Plus A-level Biology at grade B.
H2,H3,H3,H3,H3
To include specified subjects.
At least three GCSE subjects at grade C or grade 4 including Maths, English Language and a Science.
May enable you to start the course in year two.
A,B,B
B,B,C
Must include A-level Biology.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |