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Course summary
Biological scientists play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of life forms and processes, leading to life changing innovations in areas such as medicine, agriculture and environmental conservation. Our Biological Sciences MSci includes an extra year of in-depth study at masters level, so you can develop advanced research skills and specialise in the areas you are most interested in. You’ll explore biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels. Through practical, research-driven teaching, you will learn to apply scientific knowledge and investigative skills to help find solutions to environmental and societal issues. This course offers a guaranteed interview scheme with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for students wishing to pursue a degree in medicine. See the careers section for more information about entry and eligibility criteria. Top reasons to choose this course
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
- Guaranteed interview scheme with BSMS medical school
- Fieldwork opportunities including optional trips to destinations such as South Africa.
- Specialist facilities such as our Image Analysis Unit and purpose-built ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.
- Learn with internationally-recognised researchers who specialise in areas including human physiology, diabetes, genomics, disease processes, and ecology and conservation.
- Guest lectures and optional placement year.
Modules
Year 1 Core modules: Introduction to Biochemistry Introduction to Human Physiology Essential Skills for Bioscientists Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants Options*: Introduction to Ecology and Conservation Introduction to Marine Biology and Ecology Fundamentals in Blood Sciences Year 2 Core modules: Research Skills and Professional Development Animal Diversity and Adaptations Options*: Earth Surface Processes Climate Change Sustainable Futures Environmental Pollution Population Biology for Conservation Applied Conservation Field Course (UK) Ecology and Conservation International Field course Ice Age Earth GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice Marine and Freshwater Ecology Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Intermediate Blood Sciences Infection and Immunity Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology Intermediate Human Physiology Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology Year 3 Core modules: Bioscience Research Project Species Interactions Innovations in Bioscience Research Options*: Ecological Impact Assessment Biology Independent Study Module Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing The Frozen Planet Political Ecology: Contested Environments Current Topics in Aquatic Environments Cellular Pathology Advanced Diagnostics in Blood Science Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Hot Topics in Ecology and Conservation Final year Core modules: MSci Research Project Evaluating Research in Biosciences Options*: Issues in Ecology and Conservation Regenerative Medicine and Medical Devices Ecology and Conservation in Practice (Work Placement) Applied Nucleic Acid Biochemistry Clinical Microbiology in the Post-Antimicrobial Era Bioscience Independent Study Oxidative Stress and Human Disease Monitoring Signalling Molecules in Neuroscience Cancer: Bench to Bedside Understanding Age-Related CNS Disorders Controversies in Science Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Omics for Diseases: Theory, Practice and Applications Biological Membranes: Drug Targets and Disease Plant and Invertebrate Taxonomy Applied Protein Biochemistry Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation Applications in GIS Astrobiology Water Quality Assessment and Management Clinical Microbiology in the Post-Antimicrobial Era *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points
A level - ABB - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
HND (BTEC)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT