Overview

At the Biological Sciences (Hons) programme at the Oxford Brookes University you’ll study the first year a diverse range of topics. In years 2 and 3 you can continue with a broad approach or choose a range of modules to become a specialist. In your final year, you can join a research group as part of a research project.focus on applying fundamental biology to real-life issues. You will focus on applying your knowledge in practical settings, either in the lab or out in the field.

You have the opportunity to gain a wide range of skills. These include molecular techniques bioinformatics advanced light and electron microscopy field-based methods for species and landscape assessment cutting edge methodologies for the study of evolution and developmental biology.focus on applying fundamental biology to real-life issues.

Career prospects

Our graduates enjoy good career prospects working with many diverse organisations. These are some of the destinations of our recent graduates:

medical school
teaching
working in local authorities
working in research laboratories

As many as 50% of our graduates each year are appointed to research posts. These are within universities, research institutes or biotechnology companies. Many others pursue careers allied to medicine.

Our courses are designed to equip you with the skills you need for employment. The university places a strong emphasis on developing its students to be equipped for a rapidly changing workplace.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biodiversity

Cell Biology and Genetics

The Practising Scientist

Introduction to Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Oxford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 468 other Bachelors in Biology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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110

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80

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65

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: Including one A Level or a comparable Level 3 qualification in a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Maths, PE, Physics, Psychology).

GCSE: Grade 4 (C) in English, Maths and Science. For English and Maths, Level 2 Functional Skills are accepted as alternatives to GCSEs.

You must have studied science post-16, either at A-level or equivalent. If you do not have a background in science, we encourage you to consider our Life Sciences foundation year taught at Abingdon and Witney College.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18250 GBP / year

≈ 18250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Home (UK) part time£1,190 per single module

Living costs

Oxford

United Kingdom

939 - 1530 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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