Overview

The MSci Biological Sciences at University College London (UCL) will provide you with an advanced biological knowledge and extensive experience of performing research. During your studies you will have the option to transfer onto a specialised degree programme. Our selection of modules will allow you to specialise in your biological interests or maintain a broad interest in the field.

What this course will give you

The MSci programme will be of interest to anyone who wants to pursue a career in biological research.

You will develop an advanced understanding of the field through engaging with the research performed in our department and through performing research yourself.

This will culminate in the final year research project where you will spend the majority of the fourth year working on an independent research project under the supervision of an academic.

Employability

Biological Sciences can lead to a wide range of careers.
There is key skills training embedded in our degrees (e.g., in statistics, computing and in giving presentations), which helps make you attractive to employers.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biology of Ageing
Energy and Evolution
Advanced Molecular Biology: Genomics and Evolution
Applications in Human Genetics
Diseases of Ageing
Species Conservation and Biodiversity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 464 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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80

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IELTS

7.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A levels

Grades: AAA
Subjects: Biology required plus one from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics. For Mathematics, the programme will accept either 'Analysis and Approaches' or 'Applications and Interpretation' at higher level.
GCSEs: English Language and Mathematics at grade B o

IB Diploma

Points: 38
Subjects: A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including Biology at grade 6 and one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, with no higher level score below 5.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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Employability

Programme Structure

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Duration

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

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