Brunel University of London campus

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Life Sciences BSc (Hons) at Brunel University of London

Brunel University of London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Choose your favourite science subjects and build your own degree. We offer a wide range of science subjects, including biological, environmental, psychological and sport sciences, with recent additions from our new geography course. You’ll learn bioinformatics and statistical data analysis as well as quantitative research, giving you the skills to work with big data sets.

Faculty: College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences  |  Department: Department of Life Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement  |  Study mode: full-time; placement year option  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In year 1 you’ll learn a foundation of life sciences including biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, biological psychology and environmental sciences. Compulsory modules by year include Year 1: Biology of the Cell, Biosphere and Ecology, Brain and Cognition, Critical Scientific Reading and Communication, Experimental Design and Bioinformatics, Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Biochemistry; Year 2: Career Planning and Entrepreneurship; Year 3: Final Year Research Project.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with a unique set of skills in communication, critical thinking, data analysis, experimental techniques, information technology, team working and time management - all of which are highly valued by employers.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: ABB - BBB (A-level), DDM - DMM (BTEC), 31-30 (IB). A-level standard offer: GCE A level ABB including grade B in one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. BTEC National Extended Diploma: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma DDM in Applied Science, Health & Social Care or Forensic & Criminal Investigation. IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points including a minimum of 5 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry or Physics. A minimum of five GCSEs are required including GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4), and either GCSE English Language (grade C/4) or GCSE English Literature (grade B/5). English language: IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 21,795 a year (2026/27). full-time tuition per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement

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