BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at Kingston University

Programme overview

Take your first step towards a career in the biological sciences with the Biological Science BSc (Hons) degree course from Kingston University. This degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB), so you can stay up to date with developments in life sciences. You can also choose to integrate a year’s professional placement into your degree, to give your career a head start.

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement | Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year) | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 is common to both streams of this biological sciences degree – medical biology and molecular biology – as well as a number of other degrees. It will give you a thorough understanding of the core subjects within life sciences and provides a measure of flexibility between courses. Year 1 - core modules: Human Physiology and Anatomy, Genes to Tissues, Introduction to Biochemistry, Scientific and Laboratory Skills. Year 2 - core modules: Evolutionary Biology, Research Methods and Skills, Proteins and Metabolism; medical biology route: Infection and Immunity, Pathobiology; molecular biology route: Medical Genetics, Molecular Biology of the Cell.

Career pathways

This degree can lead to careers in the pharmaceutical, medical, food, biotech and veterinary industries, as well as teaching and research. Examples of graduate jobs include: ; bio technician ; scientific officer ; account manager ; quality control technician ; research assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points: At least two A-levels, including Biology or Biological Science at grade C or above, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in an appropriate science subject with grades Distinction, Merit, Merit to Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DMM - DDM). GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. Alternatively, we will consider a range of Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in a relevant science subject (e.g. Biology, Science, Medicine or Medical and Biosciences). This will need to have been passed with 112 UCAS points, with a minimum of 21 Level 3 credits in Biology and/or Chemistry at a Merit grade. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS codes: C111, C100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 20,500 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £21,300, Year 3 (2029/30): £22,100, Year 4 (2030/31): £22,900 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/f881d086-b689-f371-903b-ffa8c958b073/course?studyYear=2027

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