A key strength of studying biology at Bristol is exposure to the breadth of biological sciences, from the molecular to the ecological, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology.

Our biology degree starts broadly and then introduces more choice in years two and three, giving you the freedom to specialise or maintain breadth in your studies depending on your interests. The range of research-oriented and transferable skills you will learn will also enhance your employability as a graduate.

We have outstanding facilities in our brand new state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building, and our lecturers are top researchers in their fields.

Find out more about the course structure and units available for Biology

A-level Standard offer	AAB including two science-related subjects
A-level Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	BBB including two science-related subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Standard offer	34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects
International Baccalaureate Diploma Contextual offer What is a contextual offer?	31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects
Cambridge Pre-U offer	Requirements are as for A-levels, where Grade A* is D2, A is D3, B is M2, and C is M3
Access to HE Diploma offer	Pass Access to HE Diploma (Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science) with 30 credits at Distinction, and 15 credits at Merit, including 12 graded level 3 credits in each of two sciences at Distinction
BTEC offer	DDD in Animal Management or Applied Science (General, Biomedical or Physical Science) with either Distinction in specified science units, or A at A-level in a science-related subject
Scottish Qualifications Authority offer	Advanced Higher: AB in two science-related subjects, and Standard Higher: AAABB
Welsh Baccalaureate offer	Requirements are as for A-levels where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.
European Baccalaureate offer	80% overall, with 8.5 in two science-related subjects
UK qualifications	Further information about UK qualifications
International qualifications	Accepted international qualifications

Applicants must also meet these requirements

GCSE profile requirements	Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements	If English is not your first language, you need to meet this profile level: Profile E Further information about English language requirements and profile levels. For 2020 entry English language requirements are being reviewed and will be confirmed by August 2019.