Life Sciences BSc (Hons)
Brunel University of London
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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We offer a wide range of science subjects, including biological, environmental, psychological and sport sciences. Youll learn computational and statistical data analysis as well as quantitative research, giving you the skills to work with big data sets. You can even study languages and creative writing. Youll graduate with a unique set of skills giving you a competitive edge in the workplace.In year one youll learn a foundation of life sciences including biochemistry, molecular and cellular ...Read more

We offer a wide range of science subjects, including biological, environmental, psychological and sport sciences. Youll learn computational and statistical data analysis as well as quantitative research, giving you the skills to work with big data sets. You can even study languages and creative writing. Youll graduate with a unique set of skills giving you a competitive edge in the workplace.In year one youll learn a foundation of life sciences including biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, biological psychology and environmental sciences. Youll learn practical and analytical skillIn year two, youll choose your specialist subjects and learn these alongside a module of bioinformatics. You can choose two streams to study from the allowed combinations. Youre also able to broaden your knowledge by selecting non-science subjects. In your final year youll choose your preferred subject to study as your major and the other as your minor from the allowed combinations, with the option to choose a non-science module. You'll study all the modules from your major stream and choose half of the modules to study from your minor stream. Within your chosen major subject area, you'll develop a research project where youll learn to critically analyse, evaluate, interpret and communicate science in an interdisciplinary manner across the life sciences.Careers and your futureYoull graduate with a unique set of skills in communication, critical thinking, data analysis, experimental techniques, information technology, team working and time management - all of which are highly valued by employers.A Life Sciences degree can lead to careers in: the clinical and regulatory sector, sales and marketing in the healthcare sectorresearch and development for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries as well as in universitiesmedical device industries, environmental regulation and monitoring, conservation and animal welfare, business, finance and information technologyscience teaching, the Civil Service

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
47/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
54th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
79th
Biosciences (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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biosciences (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Biosciences (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£22,000
What students say
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viola
10 Dec 24

The student union is excellent and trying to make you participe in the campus life, but otherwise they need to spread the voice through the students to make them more..Read more

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Unjila
03 Dec 24

They don't listen to complains..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M2,M2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

D Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

including grade B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Applied Science, Psychology or Statistics

in B in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics

Obtain a minimum of 120 UCAS tariff points in an Access to HE Diploma in Biomedical Science, Medicine, Health & Human Science or Science with 45 credits at Level 3. All Biology and Chemistry units must be passed with Distinctions at level 3.

including grade M2 in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics

including Higher Level 5 in Biology/ Chemistry/ Physics/ Maths. Standard or Higher Level 4 in Maths and Standard Level 5/ Higher Level 4 in English.

in Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology or Statistics

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject

with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Health & Social Care

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Health & Social Care

in any subject with an A level grade B in Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction Merit in in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A level grade B in any subject

with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject

in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology or Health & Social Care

with A levels grade BC to include Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Applied Science/Physics/Psychology/Mathematics/Statistics or Distinction in Applied Science, Applied Human Biology, Applied Psychology, Health & Social Care or Pharmaceutical Science and A levels grade BC in any subject

Subjects accepted: Health, Healthcare Science or Science

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. 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 Scotland

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.

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

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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

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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.

£23,615 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 EU

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

£23,615 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 International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£23615 Per year

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Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London , Uxbridge

Brunel University of London is located in leafy west London and offers an extensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate...

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