Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Biological Sciences
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
With our degree in biological sciences, you have the freedom to design your own programme of study. A wide variety of modules are available, or you can decide to transfer to one of our speciality degrees:
- Biological Sciences (Genetics and Genomics)
- Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences)
- Biological Sciences (Zoology)
You'll study a wide range of subjects in year one. You can maintain a general approach in years two and three, or you can select from a variety of modules to specialize. As part of a research project in your senior year, you can join a research group.
Through extensive practical experience you’ll gain the skills employers look for, including:
- laboratory techniques
- data handling
- computing
- report writing
- oral presentations
- teamwork.
Program structure
Year 1
- Biodiversity
- Cell Biology and Genetics
- The Practising Scientist
- Introduction to Biochemistry A
Optional Modules
- Introduction to Biochemistry B
- Field Course: Identification and Methods
Year 2
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Career Development
- Interrogating Genomes
Optional Modules
- Data Carpentry
- Animal Behaviour
- Animal Development Biology
- Microbiology
- The Green Planet
- Genetics
- Biochemistry of Cell Function
Year 3 (Optional Industrial Placement)
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- Professional Skills and Techniques
- Project/Dissertation
Optional Modules
- Advanced Genetics and Genomes
- Advanced Cell Biology and Bio-imaging
- Advanced Topics in Wildlife Conservation
- Animal Neurobiology and Behaviour
- Evolution and Animal Development
- Science and Humanity
- Work Experience
- Independent Study in Life Science
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per yer
- Placement - 1,600 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific Entry Requirements
- A Level: Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Physical Education, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Psychology).
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
