BSc (Hons) Biology

    BSc (Hons) Biology

    Duration3 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    BSc (Hons) Biology

    About

    Biology is the science of life and is at the forefront of social change, from the use of genetically-modified organisms to humanity’s effect on the environment, sustainable energy and food production. At Kent you'll gain the skills, knowledge and support to help build a better tomorrow. You study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants. You’ll learn from inspirational academics working at the cutting-edge of research with access to fantastic facilities. Accreditation Our Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB).

    Accreditation

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    International students

    If you are an international student, visit our International Student website for further information about entry requirements for your country, including details of the International Foundation Programmes. Please note that international fee-paying students who require a Student visa cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.

    Please note that meeting the typical offer/minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an offer.

    English Language Requirements

    This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.

    Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on our English language entry requirements web page.

    Examples:

    IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

    GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language

    IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature

    A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 62
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    Career

    Your future

    Graduate with an excellent grounding in scientific knowledge and extensive laboratory experience. During your studies, you’ll also develop key transferable skills in research, critical thinking, analytical abilities and problem solving.

    Our dedicated Careers and Employability team are here to support you with a range of workshops to develop your skills and confidence at every stage of your degree. Plus there’s advice and support to prepare you for placements and life after you graduate from Kent.

    Employability boost
    "I spent three days a week working at a pathology company in Kent. It’s been great to realise that I can actually do what I’ve been training to do."

    Fee Information

    BSc (Hons) Biology

    University of Kent

    University of Kent

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Canterbury