Biological Sciences

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Biomedical sciencesBiology

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

About this course

Biological scientists study living things and their relationship to the environment, from microorganisms to complex ecosystems. Their work impacts daily life through health, environment and agricultural innovations for example.

Our Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) degree allows you to follow a human biology, biomedicine, conservation biology or environmental route. Working in the lab and in the field with expert researchers, you will explore how biology can be used to understand and change the world we live in.

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.

Our Biological Sciences MSci offers an extra year of study at masters level.

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 from professionals.

  • Gain work experience on placement in industry.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM - MMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3111 Laboratory technicians
    2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
    2112 Biological scientists
    1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
    9112 Forestry and related workers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Biomedical sciences, Biology