Our Biological Sciences BSc will give you a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and the key skills to prepare you for careers ranging from research, medicine, science and education, to law and management.
Our flexible course enables you to focus on molecular science, human biology or applied biosciences, or take a route designed specifically toward your own interests.
Alongside developing an excellent foundation in biological knowledge, through the study of our core modules, you'll be able to explore global challenges facing humanity and the planet – and the biological solutions to help overcome those challenges – through an extensive range of optional subjects.
You'll have the chance to explore cutting-edge topics in molecular biology and genetics, microbiology, the urban environment, global challenges, pharmacology, and biological applications. Our modules are research driven, with a passion for scientific enquiry.
You'll also have the opportunity to undertake a lab-based final-year project, giving you experience in the latest methods and developments in medical and scientific research.
The University Careers and Employability Service and course-related events provide opportunities to discover a range of bioscience-related careers to support you in preparing for your future.
Our Biological Sciences BSc has been designed to provide a thorough knowledge of biosciences and to equip you with vital transferable skills that will help you to succeed in both science and non-science careers.
Professional accreditation:
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology following an independent and rigorous assessment. Accredited degree programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited programmes meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.
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The flexibility offered within our Biological Sciences degree will enable you to select from a wide range of bioscience modules, and the assessments are designed to equip you with a range of transferable skills important for any graduate career.
Our graduates have gone on to success in a wide range of careers, including:
Forensics
Graduate management programmes
Healthcare management
Medicine and biomedical research
Pharmaceutical sciences
Teaching
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September 2026
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115 New Cavendish Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
Greater London,
W1W 6UW, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2026
Main Site
115 New Cavendish Street,
Fitzrovia,
London,
Greater London,
W1W 6UW, SOUTHERN ENGLAND, United Kingdom
A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points), to include two science subjects – one from Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, and one from Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Psychology, Geography and Economics
T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the IB including a minimum of 4 in two HL science subjects
BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM in Applied Science
BTEC Diploma – DD in Applied Science
Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in Science
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C – IB grade 4.
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. TOEFL – 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening, and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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