Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

Loughborough University

United Kingdom, Loughborough

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Loughborough University

United Kingdom , Loughborough

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

C100 - C102

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 30,700 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

About

Overview

Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly developing field, bringing together knowledge, ideas and techniques to allow us to expand our understanding of the human body and its interplay with the environment.

Our BSc Biological Sciences degree is designed to develop your understanding of the fundamental mechanisms underlying life and health in whole organisms.

During the Biological Sciences course, you will explore topics including genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry and metabolism, cell biology and regenerative medicine, human evolution, anatomy and physiology, growth, development and ageing, as well as research methods.

You will also focus on the development of practical laboratory skills and benefit from teaching in STEMLab, the University's £17 million state-of-the-art facility, as well as other specialist laboratories.

Optional year-long professional placement opportunities are also available to help you develop essential skills and boost your employability, while international placements provide an opportunity to experience another country during your studies.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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English Program Requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).
Some Schools/Departments may require higher levels of English language than those specified.
The requirements needed will be sent to you in your offer communication.

Career

Your future career

A Biological Sciences degree provides specific skills that are in demand in science and health sectors, as well as broader skills including communication and problem solving.

Our first cohort from this new programme graduate this year. Graduates from our bioscience programmes have secured graduate jobs, as research scientists in universities, research industries and the bioscience industry, as well as NHS clinical scientists and genetic counsellors. Bioscience graduates have also gone on to careers in the development of cell therapies, product development and testing, clinical trials coordination, research administration in academia or charities, and teaching. Some students have also chosen to progress onto postgraduate study.

A biological sciences degree also provides a good background for careers involving scientific or medical information, marketing, sales or writing, as well as broader graduate careers.

Career support services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Our award-winning Careers Network team is here to help and support you, offering everything from CV workshops, one-to-one advice sessions and mock interview practice sessions to high-profile employer events. We’ve got everything you need for a really successful future.