Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Our BSc Biological Sciences course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about all aspects of biology, and can be tailored to match your interests.

The majority of modules in this course are optional, giving you the opportunity to cover a broad range of topics or specialise in a particular area such as ecology and wildlife or human biology. Within environmental biology, youll develop an understanding of ecology, conservation biology and humankinds impact on biodiversity. Within biomedical subjects, you can focus on topics such as human physiology and the basis of disease. D...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 Years

Start Date

10/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Room 208
Pepper Lane
Reading
RG6 6AH

Application Details

Course Code

C100

Institution Code

R12

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B,B

A,B,B,B,B

AABBB including B in Biology. Or ABBBB including B in Biology and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

Access to HE Diploma

D:24,M:21

including relevant science units.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

30

32

32 points including 5 in Biology at higher level. Or 30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

including relevant science modules.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Maths C (or 4), English Language or English Literature C (or 4).

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

D3,M2,M2

M2,M2,M2

D3 M2 M2 including M2 in Biology. Or M2 M2 M2 including M2 in Biology and a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

Extended Project

B

In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer.  Eligible applicants would receive two offers,  our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects

A level

A,B,B

B,B,B

ABB with B in Biology. Or BBB with B in Biology and a second science. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science.

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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,535
EU, International £29,950

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