- Level
- Undergraduate
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Mode
- Online
- Subject
- Biological Sciences
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
As the knowledge base in the biological sciences grows exponentially and technology becomes ever more sophisticated, the ability to think broadly about biology and to apply your knowledge across the boundaries of traditional disciplines will inevitably become a very valuable and powerful asset both in scientific environments and in many other walks of life. This is the most flexible of all our biological sciences degrees. Packed with exciting subjects and transferable employability skills, you will get the maximum choice of topics to choose from in Years 2 and 3. This means that you can learn about the molecular and cellular mechanisms that underlie the full range of biological sciences or you can focus on just the parts that you develop a passion for; you can even see these mechanisms in action on field trips. The analytical and critical skills you acquire by studying Biological Sciences are valued by researchers and employers in non-scientific fields. This course is identical to the first three years of the MBiolSci in Biological Sciences. 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). 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. At the University of Leicester, we offer seven Biological Science subjects and four Medical Bioscience subjects, all as BSc (three years) and most as MBiolSci (four years), plus a Foundation Year option, giving you an impressive range of different courses to choose from. It is possible to switch between a Biological Science course and a Medical Bioscience course during the first half of your
Entry requirements
| A levels | ABB · Subjects: including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, P |
|---|---|
| A levels | BBB · with EPQ; + EPQ grade B |
| A levels | BBB · + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level |
| GCSE | 4/C · Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Science |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass · Pass Science diploma with 45 credits at level three, 30 of which must be at distinction |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 |
| BTEC | D*DD |
| T Levels | Distinction · Subjects: in Science (with an Occup |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
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IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Fees
International students: £25,100
UK students: £9,790; £10,050
UK/Home: £9,790; £10,050
International: £25,100
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
- Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom
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