BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at Loughborough University

Programme overview

Discover the science behind human life and health as you tailor your studies to suit your interests. Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly developing field, bringing together knowledge, ideas and techniques that expand our understanding of the human body and its interplay with the environment. Our Biological Sciences degree is designed to develop your understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying human life and health.

Faculty: School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences | Department: Biosciences | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year | Study mode: full-time; optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Loughborough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Biological Sciences focuses on biological processes and functions from molecular and cellular to organism level. Year 1 compulsory modules: Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Human Evolution and Adaptation, Laboratory Skills 1, Genetics and Molecular Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Academic Skills and Data Description.

Career pathways

A degree in Biological Sciences will equip you with specific skills that are highly valued in the science and health sectors, as well as broader skills such as communication and problem-solving. Graduates from our bioscience programmes have secured jobs as research scientists in universities, research institutions and the bioscience industry, as well as NHS clinical scientists and genetic counsellors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical A level offer: AAB including Biology or Human Biology and one from Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Psychology or Environmental Science. Typical IB offer: 35 points (6,6,5 HL) including HL Biology and one other Science or Maths at HL. Typical BTEC offer: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Applied Science: DDD with Distinction in Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I.; BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science: DD plus A level grade B from either Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geography, Geology, Maths, Psychology or Environmental Science. GCSE: GCSE Maths and GCSE English Language grade 4/C. Selection: Applicants are selected on the basis of their UCAS application. Ghana (WASSCE): Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year. Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 31,500 a year (2027/28). full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: September 2027

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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