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Master of Science - MSci
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SEP-25
4 Years
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Master of Science - MSci
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SEP-25
4 Years
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The MSci is ideal if you have ambitions to continue in biological research and want a competitive edge when applying for a PhD or research jobs.Studying biology at Bristol exposes you to the breadth and depth of biological sciences, from enzymes to ecosystems. During your study with us, you will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution, function and 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 choices in years two and three, allowing you to specialise or maintain breadth in your studies depending on your interests.The additional fourth year of the MSci contains advanced skills training and a substantial research project, which is especially valuable for those aiming for a career in biological sciences.We have outstanding facilities in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building and our lecturers are world-leading researchers in their fields. Our internationally leading research spans animal behaviour and sensory biology, ecology and environmental change, evolutionary biology and plant and agricultural sciences.Our Biological Sciences degrees explore the subject in detail but do not focus on human biology. If human biology is your main area of interest, we recommend you explore the courses we offer in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiological Science and Psychology.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
AA Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 - 36 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Standard offer: AAA including two science-related subjects.Contextual offer: ABB including AB in two science-related subjects.Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
Standard Higher: AAAAB.
Advanced Higher: AA in two science-related subjects.Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.
Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). 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 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.
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
Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects.Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects.Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.
DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma
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.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£30,400 per year
Students from EU
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£30,400 per year
Students from International
£30400 Per year
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