Biological Sciences (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biological Sciences (Including Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences is a three-year degree, extendable to four with an optional year in placement or abroad.

You’ll secure a broad understanding of modern biology and a strong basis to specialise from, in your undergraduate degree or beyond.

WHY THIS COURSE

The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences lets you explore the spectrum of biology and choose what to specialise in.

Your first year offer broad insights into cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology and evolution. For your second and final years, ...

Course Information

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

10/2026

Campus

Colchester Campus

Course Address
University of Essex
Wivenhoe Park
Colchester
CO4 3SQ

Application Details

Course Code

C102

Institution Code

E70

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

112

120

Offers will be made from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels including C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences. We accept A Levels, BTECs, Access to HE Diploma, International Baccalaureate, T Levels, AAQs and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Whilst International A-levels and BTECs aren't on the tariff calculator, we assign them the same tariff points as their UK counterparts

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Fees and funding

England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £24,360

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