BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

From genes to ecosystems, explore the fundamentals of life on Earth and build skills for biotechnology, environmental science or biomedical research.

Department: Life, Environmental & Forensic Sciences | Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with one placement year; foundation year students complete an additional year at the start | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Scientific Research Skills, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Diversity of Life, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Practical Skills in Biology. Year 2: Advanced Scientific Research Skills, Animal Biology, Evolutionary Biology, with options including Biochemistry, Ecosystems and Behavioural Ecology.

Career pathways

Graduates work for organisations including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, NHS, Sigma Aldrich and the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,685 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time, or 4 years full-time with one placement year; foundation year students complete a

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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