BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with International Year

Study Biological Sciences with an International Year BSc at Birmingham and you'll learn about animals, plants and microorganisms - their genetic make-up, their cellular structure and how they interact in our natural environment.

This Biological Sciences with an International Year BSc degree gives you a solid base in the subject and also gives you the opportunity to specialise in areas such as genetics or zoology. You'll benefit from some of the country's best facilities and technology, being taught by experts in the field renowned the world over for their cutting-edge research.

Number of A levels required:
3
Typical offer:
AAA
Required subjects and grades:
A level Biology/Human Biology and a second science. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C.
'Subjects accepted as 'second science': Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology

Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development.

International Baccalaureate Diploma: 6, 6, 6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A-level qualification.

TOEFL 80 overall with no less than 19 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any band.