Biology, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Three-year BSc (Hons) Biology at the Preston campus, delivered by the School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, with extensive practical classes and field work including UK residential trips and an optional 11-day trip to Portugal.

Faculty: School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Ecosystems, plant biology, human biology, microbiology and biotechnology. Modules include Fundamentals of Biosciences, Introduction to Field Biology, Topics in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Biology of Disease, Drug Development, Fieldwork and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Research scientist or technician, health and pharmaceutical industries, conservation and species management, teaching and science communication, and graduate roles in the civil service, business, accounting, sales and marketing.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 104-120 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology at C. General Studies, Critical Thinking and Citizenship & community Studies not accepted; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM in Applied Science. Please see UCAS for specific module requirements; BTEC Diploma: D*D* in Applied Science. Please see UCAS for specific module requirements; Pass Access Course: 104-120 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits in Biology or Chemistry at Distinction; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 - 120 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level Biology or Chemistry at grade 5; T Level Science or T Level Healthcare Science with an overall grade M; IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent); WASSCE English grade C6 accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years

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