BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at University of Essex

Programme overview

Three-year degree giving a broad understanding of modern biology and a basis to specialise in, from cell and molecular biology, genetics, ecology and evolution in year one to specialisms such as molecular and cell biology or ecology and conservation biology in later years.

Faculty: School of Life Sciences | Department: School of Life Sciences | Duration: 3 years (4 with optional placement or study abroad year) | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; year abroad option, placement year option | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

First-year modules include Quantitative Methods for Life Sciences, Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Evolution, Animal Evolution, Ecology and Behaviour, Microbiology and Plant Biology and Ecosystems, with Transferable Skills in Life Sciences. Placement years have been taken with firms such as GSK, P&G, AstraZeneca and Thermo Fisher.

Career pathways

Graduates are on the path to a biologist career in specialisms such as marine biology, conservation and molecular biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels including C in Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences; IB: 29 points in the IB Diploma, or 112 UCAS tariff points including at least 2 Higher Level subjects with 4 in Higher Level Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences. T-levels in Science are considered case by case; T-levels in Health or Healthcare Science are not accepted. Contextual offer: GCSE Mathematics C/4 plus 96 UCAS tariff points including C in Biology or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent accepted test; a pre-sessional English pathway is available.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year Source

International applicants: GBP 25,600 a year Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 3 years (4 with optional placement or study abroad year)

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