Biological Sciences

Biological scientists can make an important contribution to the welfare of people and the environment.

Holders of the Community College Diploma (2/3 years) with an overall GPA of 2.7 out of 4 will be considered for undergraduate entry.

To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.

Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.

Placements

Students who go on work experience tend to graduate with better degrees. Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you a sought after graduate.

If you choose to do a five year (sandwich) course, you'll spend a year on placement after your third year.

You'll have the opportunity to work with major employers in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry, with opportunities for placements, internships and volunteering.

We have links with lots of employers, including GlaxoSmithKline, ICI and Novartis, government laboratories, hospital pathology and university research centres.

You could choose to spend a year working overseas in destinations such as the USA, Malaysia, Germany or Switzerland.

You'll get help to find a placement and support throughout from department staff and our award-winning careers service.

Fieldwork

Fieldwork is an essential part of studying and understanding the natural world, so you will have the opportunity to spend a significant proportion of your time working in the field.

Fieldwork will range from short local trips in and around Bristol, other UK destinations and international residential visits to pleaces ranging from Cornwall to Cuba.

Study facilities

Benefit from our well-equipped, modern science laboratories, with specialist apparatus for molecular biology and cell culture suites to support immunology, virology and microbiology.

Use the latest instrumentation to measure human performance physiology.

Carry out microscopy work in our electron microscopy suite, with the latest biosensing and biotechnology for molecular biology.

Carry out plant science experiments in our large greenhouse, used for teaching and research, and our controlled environment cabinets.

There's also a dedicated field centre to support ecology teaching.

Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.

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