Studying biology at Bristol exposures you to the breadth of biological sciences, from enzymes to ecosystems. During your study you will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution and functions of living organisms and the interactions between animals, microbes and plants.

Our course reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, taking into account the past, present and future of life on Earth.

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 for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C
Access to HE Diploma offer	Access to HE Diploma in Applied Science, Biology combined with Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Bioscience, Life Science, or Science. The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one science and at least 12 at Distinction from units in another science. Mature students are welcome to contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
BTEC offer	DDD  in Applied Science (General, Biomedical or Physical Science), or Animal Management with either Distinctions in specified units (please see UK Qualifications page for further info), 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 Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced 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.