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Biological Sciences degrees in the UK

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Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc (Hons)

Heriot-Watt University United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (Animal Behaviour, Welfare and Ethics) BSc (Hons)

The Royal Veterinary College (RVC) United Kingdom

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Biological Science BSc (Hons)

London Metropolitan University United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences with Sandwich Placement BSc (Hons)

University of Wolverhampton United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences with Foundation BSc (Hons)

University of Westminster United Kingdom

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Biological Science BSc (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (Molecular Biol) C720 BSc (Hons)

University of Edinburgh United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc (Hons), MBiol (Hons)

University of Leicester United Kingdom

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Biological Science (MBio) MBio

University of Warwick United Kingdom

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Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) United Kingdom

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All Bachelors Degrees in Biological Sciences

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Study a Biological Sciences degree in the UK in 2025

Biological sciences is an academic discipline that broadly covers any subject that studies living organisms and the science of ‘life’. This can include, but is not limited to, biology, zoology, genetics, plant science, and microbiology. As a student of biological sciences, you may look at things such as the interactions between animals, and how genes are expressed, among other things.

Graduates of a degree in biological sciences have a wide range of career options available to them. These include biochemist, laboratory technician, natural scientist, biological sciences teacher, and conservation biologist, as well as many other paths.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes. These will include lectures and seminars, as well as practical laboratory sessions. Depending on your course, you may also have the opportunity to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Biochemistry
  • Ecology
  • Plant Science
  • Cell Science
  • Marine Biology

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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