BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Do you want to make a difference to human health through innovative research and practice? Our Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) degree will help you develop the skills you need by providing you with a solid foundation in key topics such as physiology, anatomy, biochemistry, cell biology, neuroscience, nutrition, and genomics.

Faculty: School of Biological and Medical Sciences | Duration: BSc 3 years, 4 years sandwich; part-time: BSc 6 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) degree, you’ll examine the biology of humans at a systematic and whole-human organism level. Your first year will ground you in core topics such as cell biology, human physiology, anatomy, and basic science skills.

Career pathways

This degree equips you with the skills you need to make a difference as a professional scientist and practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard offer: UCAS Tariff Points: 112 (BSc) or 120 (MBiol) points A Level: BSc (Hons) BBC, or A*CD, MBiol BBB, or A*CC IB Points: BSc (Hons) 28, MBiol 32 BTEC: BSc (Hons) DMM, MBiol DDM Contextual offer: UCAS Tariff Points: BSc (Hons) 88, MBiol 96 A Level: BSc (Hons) CCD, MBiol CCC, or ACE IB Points: BSc (Hons) 27, MBiol 28 BTEC: BSc (Hons) MMM, MBiol MMM A Level: A Level: Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Applied Human Biology, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology). If you do not have a background in science, we encourage you to consider our Life Sciences Foundation year. Successful completion of the foundation year enables direct entry into Year 1 of many life sciences-related BSc degrees at Oxford Brookes. UCAS code: BSc C1C9, MBiol C190.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

International applicants: GBP 18,250 a year (2026/27). Annual full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: BSc 3 years, 4 years sandwich; part-time: BSc 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/biological-sciences-human-biosciences#apply

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