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

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Embark on a global adventure with our BSc Biotechnology with International Year, where your education transcends borders! The international experience gained through the course will prepare you to tackle global challenges, from sustainable food production to breakthrough medical treatments, shaping a greener, healthier future 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 biotechnology experts with our year abroad option. Professional Placement: Boost your employability with industry experience giving you a real taste of the professional world, applying your knowledge in real-world settings with our placement year 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 programme 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 (4 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

September 2026

Venue

University of Birmingham

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

Information not available

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Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Edgbaston Birmingham,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 2TT, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants are expected to have A-levels with grades 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), applicants should achieve 6,6,5 at Higher Level including two subjects from the same list, with at least one being Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology, and a minimum of 32 points overall. BTEC Extended Diploma, Diploma, and Extended Certificate qualifications are accepted but are considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants typically require three A-levels. 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 taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) who meet the offer criteria will be given the typical offer, with an alternative offer one grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ. Deferred entry is generally permitted, provided the School or central Admissions is informed, and the university maintains a neutral stance toward gap years; applicants are encouraged to apply in advance for deferred entry.

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