Biology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biology Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Summary:
Explore life in all its forms, from the smallest molecules to entire ecosystems. On this Biology degree, you will uncover how living systems function, interact and evolve, building a broad understanding of the natural world.
At Southampton, your curiosity leads the way. You will study topics spanning molecules, cells, species and environments, while discovering how biology connects across different scales. As you progress, you can shape your degree around your interests and start to define your future direction.
Learn from researc...
Summary:
Explore life in all its forms, from the smallest molecules to entire ecosystems. On this Biology degree, you will uncover how living systems function, interact and evolve, building a broad understanding of the natural world.
At Southampton, your curiosity leads the way. You will study topics spanning molecules, cells, species and environments, while discovering how biology connects across different scales. As you progress, you can shape your degree around your interests and start to define your future direction.
Learn from researchers whose work is advancing the field, and gain the knowledge and experience to move into careers across biodiversity, conservation and the environment.
Key features of the course:
Learn alongside researchers whose work shapes what you study, bringing the latest discoveries into your learning.
Develop practical, real-world skills that prepare you for careers in industry, research and beyond, including non-scientific roles.
Take your learning beyond the lecture theatre through field trips across the UK and overseas, alongside opportunities to study abroad at partner universities around the world.
Benefit from our links with organisations such as Marwell Wildlife, connecting your studies to real conservation and research environments.
Join a university where 96% of Biological Sciences graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published 2025).
Student support:
From day one, you will be part of a welcoming Biological Sciences community, where researchers and students share ideas, knowledge and discoveries.
Your Personal Academic Tutor will support you throughout your degree, offering guidance on your studies and helping you prepare for your future, whether that is in industry, research or further study.
Further information:
This programme is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, meaning your degree is recognised and valued across the sector.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A23-B84
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
ABB to include Biology and one further science subject. A level science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Where this offer is satisfied by including grades achieved in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Science practical components must be passed. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Use of Mathematics are excluded for entry.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 30.0, offer-merit: 15.0
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. A core science Access to HE Diploma must be studied. We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual's academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of the pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton's Curriculum for Excellence Scotland statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact the Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Applicants are also required to have achieved a pass in Maths and English at Standard Grade Grade 3 or National 5 Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/Grade 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
If you are studying this qualification a typical offer would be DD + B in A-Level Biology Science practical component must be passed in A-level Biology.
Extended Project
BBB in 3 A-levels to include Biology and one further science subject plus grade A in the EPQ. Science practical components must be passed.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pass with overall score of 32 points, with 16 points required at higher level, including 5 and 6 points at Higher Level in Biology and one further science subject Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Physics, Maths (Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretation) , Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): The University of Southampton accepts the IBCP for entry to their degree programmes, recognising the value of combining academic skills with practical skills, providing a solid preparation for university level work. Offers will be made on the individual components of the IBCP. Applicants not taking the full IBCP but presenting with a combination of a Level 3 vocational qualification and IB Certificates may still be considered. Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
AB from two A levels including Biology and one further a science subject and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Science practical component must be passed in A-level Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in suitable science subjects
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2, H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 to include Biology and one further science subject. Science subjects considered include Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Environmental Studies, Geography and Geology. Applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at ILC Grade C or 04, the equivalent of GCSE grade C/grade 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D + AB at A-Level, to include Biology and one further science subject. Science practical component must be passed in A-level Biology.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3, M2, M2 to include Biology and one further science subject. Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer, where D3 can be used in lieu of A Level grade A or grade M2 can be used in lieu of grade B.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU, International | £0 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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