BSc Biology (C100)
2021 entry
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| UCAS code | C100 |
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| Application method | UCAS |
| Course duration | 3 year(s) full-time |
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| Location of course | Clifton campus |
| Part-time study | Part-time study is not available for this course |
About BSc Biology
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.
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Typical offer for BSc Biology - applicants must meet one of the following
| A-level Standard offer |
AAB including two science-related subjects |
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| 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:
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| BTEC offer | DDD 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 |
Specified subjects
Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
| GCSE profile requirements | Profile: No specific subjects required. Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels. |
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| 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. |
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