Biological Sciences MBiolSci (Integrated Masters)
- Course length: 4 years
- UCAS code: C900
- Year of entry: 2023
- A-level requirements: AAB

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 | AAB (this is the typical entry requirement) for this course.
General Studies is not considered for this course. |
Subject requirements | Subject requirements follow those of the corresponding three year programme.
For pathways in Biological and Medical Sciences (C130) and Biochemistry (C700): Biology and Chemistry at A level For pathway in Pharmacology (B210): Chemistry and a second science, preferably Biology, at A level For pathways in Anatomy and Human Biology (B110), Human Physiology (B120), Biological Sciences (C100), Tropical Disease Biology (C111), Zoology (C300), Genetics (C400), Microbiology (C500) and Bioveterinary Science (D900): 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 science A levels that include the separately graded practical endorsement, a Pass is required. |
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 | 34 points, including 6 in Higher Level Biology, and 5 in another Higher Level Subject |
Irish Leaving Certificate | H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H3 |
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/4 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
Contextual admissions
We are committed to supporting under-represented groups to access higher education through our use of contextual data in admissions. This means that certain specified groups who may have experienced barriers to their education may be made an offer with up to a two grade reduction from our standard offer. Please note that some exceptions apply. Read the detail on our contextual admissions strategy to find out more.