
Biology BSc (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2025
Course Overview - Biology BSc (Hons)
This is a Connected Degree
Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.
Overview
Discover how biology helps safeguard endangered species and fight disease on this BSc (Hons) Biology degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB)...
<strong>This is a Connected Degree</strong><br/><br/>Portsmouth is the only University in the UK with the flexibility to choose when to do an optional paid placement or self-employed year. Either take a placement in your third year, or finish your studies first and complete a placement in your fourth year. You can decide if and when to take a placement after youve started your course.<br/><br/><strong>Overview</strong><br/><br/>Discover how biology helps safeguard endangered species and fight disease on this BSc (Hons) Biology degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).<br/><br/>Youll get the skills you need to turn your curiosity and love of nature into a career that matters.<br/><br/><br/>• Put your knowledge to work in our molecular biology labs, using world-class equipment such as our ancient DNA and gene analysis facilities, fluorescence microscopes and research greenhouse<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Get involved with the European Xenopus Resource Centre, one of the largest frog resource facilities in the world<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore the diversity of local ecosystems and go on field trips to destinations such as Dorset, Devon and Mexico<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Have the chance to gain valuable work experience on a one-year placement or to spend a year studying abroad to experience a different culture and enhance your CV<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology when you graduate, which includes access to exclusive grants and awards<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Accredited by:</strong><br/>This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.<br/><br/><strong>Careers and opportunities</strong><br/>As the scientific study of life and living organisms, biology covers a huge variety of sub-disciplines – from ecology to genetics, botany to zoology – and everything in between.<br/><br/>On this BSc (Hons) Biology degree, you’ll start the course with key biological theories, before being able to shape it to your interests and choose from specialist areas like animal science, enzymes, hydrology and environmental microbiology.<br/><br/>Youll develop problem-solving, communication and numeracy skills alongside technical skills, and in your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to investigate a research question for your honours project. <br/><br/>Once you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in areas including research, biotech, consultancy, teaching and journalism. You could also continue your studies to postgraduate level, such as on our MSc Applied Aquatic Biology.<br/><br/><strong>Graduate roles</strong><br/>Roles our graduates have taken on include:<br/>- microbiologist<br/><br/><br/>- microbiology laboratory technician<br/><br/><br/>- research scientist<br/><br/><br/>- science technician<br/><br/><br/>- medical laboratory assistant<br/><br/><br/>- grant administrator<br/><br/><br/>- medical writer<br/><br/><br/>- biomedical sales specialist<br/><br/><br/>- ecological surveyor<br/><br/><br/><strong>Graduate destinations</strong><br/>Theyve gone on to work for organisations such as:<br/>• NHS<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Ministry of Defence<br/><br/><br/><br/>• European Xenopus Resource Centre<br/><br/><br/><br/>• MGS Laboratories <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Placement year</strong><br/>After your second year, you can do an optional work placement year to get valuable longer-term work experience in the industry. Placements give you the opportunity to apply what youve learnt so far in a real workplace, boosting your employability and making you attractive to employers after graduation.<br/><br/>You can work for a company or organisation here in the UK or overseas, or you could go independent by setting up and running your own business. <br/><br/>Previous students have completed work placements at organisations including Pfizer and Thermo-Fisher Scientific.<br/><br/>Whichever route you choose, youll receive support and guidance. Our specialist team of Science and Health Careers advisors can help you with finding a work placement and improving your employability skills. Theyll provide you with a database of placement vacancies, support with your job search and support you throughout your placement year.<br/><br/><strong>Study abroad</strong><br/>Youll also have the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad on a conservation or research scheme to experience a different culture and enhance your CV.
Why Choose University of Portsmouth During Clearing?
If you apply through Clearing, you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your offer within 24 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by 9am on 20 August 2025.
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If you apply through Clearing, you'll be offered a guaranteed room in halls if you accept your offer within 24 hours of receiving it and apply for accommodation as a new full-time undergraduate student by 9am on 20 August 2025.<br/><br/>Sign up for Priority Clearing to get accommodation information straight to your inbox as well as access to Portsmouth's Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 7th August. Priority Clearing applicants will jump the queue on Results Day, get exclusive Clearing updates, invites to Portsmouth Prepare for Clearing Webinars and one-to-one application support.<br/><br/>Through the open day, students can get a feel for Portsmouth's welcoming campus and community before joining the university. With guaranteed accommodation, they can rest easy and ensure they are in the heart of the student community.
Course Information
2 Clearing options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2025
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
120
112-120 points to include 3 A levels, or equivalent, with 40 points from A level Biology. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
112-122 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma (Science).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25
25 points from the IB Diploma, to include 3 Higher Level subjects, with 6 points from a Higher Level in Biology. 4 points from Standard Level English and Mathematics (if not passed at GCSE grade C or above).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112-120 Tariff points, to include Biology at grade C.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 48-50, to include a Principal Subject in Biology at M2.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
A level
B,B,B
B,B,C
112-120 points to include 3 A levels, with Biology at grade B. For A levels which include a separate science practical component, a pass is desirable and may strengthen an application.
T Level
Not Accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
112-120 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 2 A levels with 40 points from A level Biology, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
International | £19,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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