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Biological Sciences

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2025
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Why this course:

  • We are ranked 3rd in the UK for Biosciences for Academic Support (National Student Survey)

  • 1st in London for student satisfaction in Biosciences (National Student Survey)

  • Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024)

About this course:

Study the world of living organisms whilst addressing pressing global issues such as climate change and infectious diseases. Get the specialist, practical skills you need to play a part in contributing to the health of our planet.

Skills:

  • Covering a range of biological disciplines, this course gives you the knowledge and skills to carve out a sustainable career in the health sector.

  • You will delve into the very essence of life and living organisms and will develop your skills and understanding across the biological disciplines

  • Including from core aspects of animal and plant biology to cutting edge developments within the fields of biotechnology, climate change, antimicrobial resistance and molecular ecology.

Career opportunities:

Our graduates go on to work in different specialisms within the biological sciences, such as:

  • Environmental Conservation

  • Consultancy

  • Public Health

  • Epidemiology

  • Veterinary Medicine

  • Biomedical Research

  • Policy Development

Modules

Examples include: Chemistry of Life, Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths, Cell Biology, Diversity of Life, Core Skills in Biological Science and Introduction to Evolution.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C120
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Roehampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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

Course code:
C120
Institution code:
R48
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 - 128 points

Applicants must hold an A level required in Biology or Chemistry (or equivalent) in addition to a GCSE grade C/4 in Maths (or equivalent).

T Level - M

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)80with the following minimum scores: Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Listening: 17 Speaking: 20
PTE Academic59with no less than 59 in any band
Cambridge English AdvancedCgrade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.

English Language requirements https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/international/entry-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential.

Our Contextual Offer scheme enables us to offer some flexibility in our entry requirements, and we hope it will encourage talented students whose personal circumstances may have impacted upon their achievements at school or college to be more confident about applying to study a degree at Roehampton.

Learn more on the University of Roehampton website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£16950Year 1
International£16950Year 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

We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you: https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/student-support/non-academic-and-academic-support/financial-support-and-guidance/

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