Overview

Throughout this Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) (Hons) programme from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) with a hands-on, practical approach to learning, you'll have lots of opportunities to build your skills in real-world situations.

Career opportunities

You'll graduate with the insight, tools and practical experience to make a valuable contribution to the health of the community and the wellbeing of the environment. Most graduates follow careers in biological sciences, particularly research and development work in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, education and agrochemical sectors.

As well as preparing you for a laboratory-based job, the course will give you the transferable skills employers value in a wide variety of roles, from sales and marketing to consultancy and conservation.

Many graduates choose to continue their studies with MPhil/PhD research degrees or Masters courses. As a graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for a range of postgraduate courses at UWE Bristol, which will give you advanced knowledge and support your career development.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Life on Earth

Human Anatomy and Physiology

Cells, Biochemistry and Genetics

Skills for Biosciences

Wildlife Ecology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

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105

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80

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4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Natural Sciences View 371 other Bachelors in Chemistry 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

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 56

Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent.

English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Overview

Career opportunities

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Bristol

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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