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Biological Sciences BSc

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 levelsABB · Subjects: including at least two relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Maths, P
A levelsBBB · with EPQ; + EPQ grade B
A levelsBBB · + Level 3 Core Maths grade B (if Maths not taken as a full A or AS level
GCSE4/C · Subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Science
Access to HE DiplomaPass · Pass Science diploma with 45 credits at level three, 30 of which must be at distinction
International Baccalaureate30
BTECD*DD
T LevelsDistinction · Subjects: in Science (with an Occup

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall

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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