Birmingham,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences in Birmingham United Kingdom | Aston University
Aston University
|
Birmingham United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
20,700
(c. USD27,588.55)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Biology covers numerous scientific disciplines including the study of living beings, their life processes, evolutionary adaptations, and ecosystems. This field spans a broad spectrum of fascinating subjects ranging from molecular biology and genetic engineering to immunology, neurobiology, and anatomy.
Our Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) provides exceptional academic instruction, cutting-edge research opportunities, and the chance to gain practical experience through an optional placement year. High-achieving second-year students may qualify to upgrade to our master's program, positioning themselves as future pioneers in scientific research and technological advancement.
The Biological Sciences BSc equips students for diverse career paths in government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors. Aston graduates rank among the nation's top earners, as evidenced by 2023 LEO data showing our alumni achieve the UK's 15th highest median salary (£36,100) five years post-graduation. Career opportunities span scientific research, healthcare, conservation, and biotech industries, with roles like clinical researcher and biotechnologist.
Duration - 3 years (4 with Placement Year)
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A Levels
- BBB in three A Level subjects including Biology.
- BBC in three A Level subjects including Biology and B in either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
- BCC in three A Level subjects including Biology for our contextual offer scheme
IB-
Standard offer- 31 points overall in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, which must include 5, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects. These subjects must include Chemistry and one other science subject from Biology, Maths OR Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language.
IELTS - Overall- 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Speaking -6.0, Listening- 6.0
TOEFL - Reading-18, Writing-23, Listening-19, Speaking-19, Overall-93
- BBB in three A Level subjects including Biology.
- BBC in three A Level subjects including Biology and B in either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
- BCC in three A Level subjects including Biology for our contextual offer scheme
IB-
Standard offer- 31 points overall in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma, which must include 5, 5, 5 in Higher Level subjects. These subjects must include Chemistry and one other science subject from Biology, Maths OR Physics. You must also have Standard Level grade 5 in both Maths and English Language.
IELTS - Overall- 6.5, Reading - 6.0, Writing - 6.0, Speaking -6.0, Listening- 6.0
TOEFL - Reading-18, Writing-23, Listening-19, Speaking-19, Overall-93
Tuition
GBP
20,700