Study Biotechnology at University of Birmingham in the UK, School of Biosciences

Biotechnology

UK

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What will I learn?

Unlock your potential with our BSc Biotechnology degree, where biology and technology unite! Tackle global challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment, and become a pioneer in innovations that create a healthier, more sustainable future for everyone while thriving in diverse, dynamic industries. Entrepreneurial training: Be part of modules that empower students with vital business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills to launch innovative biotech ventures, boosting employability in this fast-evolving, high-impact industry. Study Abroad: Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option. Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement programme Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences. Make friends, have fun and build your network. Our Biotechnology programmes uses a variety of methods to assess student performance, including exams, essays and dissertations. At the beginning of each module, you'll be given information on how and when you'll be assessed for that particular area of study.

Which department am I in?

School of Biosciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£29,160.00 (US$ 37,658) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

Expected September 2027

Venue

Main Site

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are expected to meet one of the following academic requirements: for A Levels, a typical offer of AAB including two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, or Statistics, with at least one being Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology; for the International Baccalaureate (IB), 6,6,5 including two subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, or Statistics, with at least one being Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology; and for BTEC qualifications, the Extended Diploma, Diploma, and Extended Certificate are accepted, but subjects are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must take three A Levels, and General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, and World Development are not accepted. Those who take the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet the standard offer criteria will receive the typical offer plus an alternative offer one grade lower with a grade A in the EPQ. Deferred entry is generally allowed, and applicants are advised to inform the School or central Admissions if they wish to defer; the university maintains a neutral stance regarding gap years.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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The university is known globally for its pioneering research – students benefit from trailblazing discoveries that impact international society.

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