Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development BASc (Hons)
University of Warwick
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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (with Honours) - BASc (Hon)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Expand your knowledge of sustainability as you study the natural world through scientific analysis and practical activity on our BASc Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development degree. As the course progresses, you will have the opportunity to choose either a Biological Sciences or Ecology route. Your chosen route will allow you to study modules tailored to your interests and career aspirations.What challenges does the natural world face in the wake of unprecedented human impact upon the ...Read more

Expand your knowledge of sustainability as you study the natural world through scientific analysis and practical activity on our BASc Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development degree. As the course progresses, you will have the opportunity to choose either a Biological Sciences or Ecology route. Your chosen route will allow you to study modules tailored to your interests and career aspirations.What challenges does the natural world face in the wake of unprecedented human impact upon the environment? How might new research and innovations in Life Sciences work to secure the future of sustainable societies by countering infectious disease and biodiversity loss?By choosing to study a Life Sciences and Global Sustainable Development (GSD) degree, you will be encountering these questions daily.You will gain valuable lab and analytical experience whilst studying with Life Sciences. You will apply that knowledge to our current understandings of climate change, social justice, and food security. At the end of the first year, you will choose either a Biological Sciences or Ecology route, allowing you to study modules tailored to your interests and career aspirations.By studying GSD, you will take a transdisciplinary approach and confront issues from a diverse array of perspectives. You will need to be ready to think creatively and embrace new opinions from your peers from across the world. We will challenge you to become an active participant in your own learning.You can enhance your skills and studies through optional work placements, study abroad, and certificates.

WUSCA ranking:
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64/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
Biology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
88%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£24,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£21,000
Development Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Development Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Development Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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21 Nov 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

To include A Level Biology. You will also need to achieve grade B/6 in English Language and C/4 in Mathematics at GCSE.

To include 5 in Higher Level Biology.You will also need to achieve grade B/6 in English Language and C/4 in Mathematics at GCSE.

Popular A-level subjects

Biology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
98%
Chemistry
65%
Mathematics
49%
Psychology
21%
Geography
19%
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Development Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
42%
Economics
40%
Geography
38%
History
27%
Biology
22%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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University of Warwick
Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canley  0.8 miles away

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