Course summary
BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) is about the application of biological science to the real world. With a hands-on, practical approach to learning, you’ll have lots of opportunities to build your skills in real-world situations. Study in our microbiology or genetics labs. Go on an expedition to Madagascar or a Cuban island. Learn about primate ecology at Bristol Zoo. Learn the methods and technology at the cutting edge of the field, and explore life from the molecular level to the scale of ecosystems. With many opportunities to build essential practical experience, the course offers the chance to undertake placements, internships, fieldwork and residential trips in the UK and abroad. If you choose the sandwich course option, you can spend your third year on placement with a major employer in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or research sector in this country, Europe or further afield. You’ll apply your academic knowledge to contemporary issues, delve into the areas that most interest you, and expand your career horizons. Once qualified, you’ll be in a strong position to work in graduate-level jobs in biological sciences. You could work in research and development for companies in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or agrochemical sectors. You could also go into sales, marketing or education, or study for a postgraduate qualification.
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 56 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level
Examples of subjects that meet the Science requirement for this course: Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science/Studies, Geography, Geology, Maths, Physics, Psychology, Statistics. We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
Bristol, University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Clearing contact details
Clearing information
+44(0)117 32 83333
Additional information
Thursday 15th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Friday 16th August - 08:00 - 18:00 Saturday 17th August - 10:00 - 16:00 Sunday 18th August - Closed Monday 19th August to Thursday 22nd August - 09:00 – 17:00 Friday 23rd August – 09:00 – 16:30 Saturday 24th August and Monday 26th August - Closed Tuesday 27th August to Thursday 29th August - 09:00 – 17:00 Friday 30th August – 09:00 – 16:30