Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
- Course length: 3 years
- UCAS code: C100
- Year of entry: 2021
- A-level requirements: ABB

Honours Select
×This programme offers Honours Select combinations.
Honours Select 100
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Single Honours (100%).
Honours Select 75
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Major (75%).
Honours Select 50
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Joint Honours (50%).
Honours Select 25
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This programme is available through Honours Select as a Minor (25%).
Study abroad
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This programme offers study abroad opportunities.
Year in China
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This programme offers the opportunity to spend a Year in China.
Accredited
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This programme is accredited.
Entry Requirements
A level requirements | Typical A level offer ABB (this is the typical entry requirement) for this course.
General Studies is not considered for this course. |
Subject requirements | Biology and a second science, preferably Chemistry, at A level
Also accepted as a second science: Environmental Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Psychology, Geology and Applied Science. For applicants from England, where A levels in Biology, Chemistry or Physics have been taken, we will also require a pass in the Practical Endorsement |
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma | D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, to include Distinction in Units 1 and 5 (Principles and Applications of Science I and II).
For previous BTEC (QCF) qualification: D*DD in Applied Science with a selection of preferred units in Biology and Chemistry, with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Please note alternative BTEC subjects are not acceptable for this programme. |
BTEC Applied Science unit requirements | Download our BTEC Applied Science unit requirements for School of Life Sciences document for more information. |
International Baccalaureate | 33 points, including 6 in Higher Level Biology, and 5 in another Higher Level Subject |
Irish Leaving Certificate | H1, H1, H2, H2 |
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher | Not accepted without Advanced Highers at grades ABB |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced | Accepted at grade B as equivalent to a third non-science A level at grade B. |
Access | 45 Level 3 credits in graded units in a relevant Diploma, including 30 at Distinction and a further 15 with at least Merit.
15 Distinctions are required in each of Biology and Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics and English grade C also required. |
International entry information | Find your country |
Extended Project Qualification | Applicants who offer the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) and meet our offer criteria will be made the standard offer, plus an alternative offer. This will be at one A Level grade lower plus a grade A in the EPQ, for example the offer would be ABB or BBB plus A in the EPQ. |
Alternative entry requirements
- If your qualification isn't listed here, or you're taking a combination of qualifications contact us for advice
- Applications from mature students are welcome, even if you don't meet the typical entry requirements