BSc Biology at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Biology is at the centre of some of today's most pressing challenges. It offers exciting opportunities to shape a sustainable future, studying topics from climate change to food security, and from biodiversity to emerging diseases. Biologists are essential in understanding and reducing the impacts of these challenges on ecosystems and the sustainability of life on Earth.

Career pathways

Recent graduates have progressed to higher degrees or directly to employment in industries ranging from biological research to government agencies, conservation to science journalism. Our degrees give you broad employment options beyond biology; you will be highly valued by employers outside of science as a numerate graduate with excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

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Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: AAA including Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. A-level contextual offer: ABB including AB in Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science. IB Diploma: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA in Biology and another science-related subject, and Higher: AAAAB. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in all skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code C100).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 32,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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