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Bachelor of Biological Sciences

University of Essex

  • Colchester, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Hospitals
  • Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
  • Oxford Nanopore)
  • Zoos and conservation trusts
  • Bioscience
  • Biotechnology and healthcare
  • Environmental agencies and consultancies

Curriculum

  • Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
  • Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
  • With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
  • And a final project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • UK entry: GCSE: Mathematics C/4. Plus one of the level 3 qualifications below: 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
  • Including C in Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Human Biology or Life and Health Sciences.
  • International equivalents are listed by country on the course page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualifications (A-levels, IB, BTEC, Access to HE or recognised international equivalent by country) plus GCSE English C/4 or equivalent, Some courses need subject grades, Auditions (East 15) or interviews.

Documents you’ll need

  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the course page
  2. Entry requirements and UCAS code. Apply through UCAS (Essex institution code E70) or
  3. If not applying via UCAS
  4. Directly online. Pay the UCAS fee if applying through UCAS. Provide qualifications
  5. Personal statement
  6. Reference and English evidence (GCSE English C/4 or equivalent if you need a Student visa). Attend an audition or interview if the course page requires one. After an offer
  7. Pay a tuition fee deposit or show recognised sponsor funding to receive your CAS (deposit is not needed for UCAS applicants). Apply for a Student visa with the CAS and proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£25,600 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£36,427 GBP

Program details

CampusColchester Campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Science and Health
DepartmentSchool of Life Sciences
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship note2027-28 International Undergraduate Scholarship: 5000 GBP first-year tuition reduction for overseas fee-paying students from listed countries, Including Cambodia. Individual nationality, Fee status and other conditions apply.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.