BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Does the living world fascinate you, from cells and genes to ecosystems and endangered species? Want to understand how bioscience tackles real-world challenges in health, biotechnology, conservation and sustainability?

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

In your first year, you'll build a strong foundation in what it is to be a bioscientist, with the option of a residential field course. This year helps you tailor your module choices for the following years.

Career pathways

Our graduates enjoy good career prospects working with a range of organisations. Employers have included hospitals, biotech companies e.g.

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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, Environmental Science, Geography, 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 C900.

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#apply

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