Study Biosciences at Birmingham

• We are a university on the rise in all major league tables and were recently named University of the Year 2027 (Daily Mail).
• At Birmingham, our course integrates ground breaking research with dynamic teaching, offering a range of tailored options to align with your career goals and passions.
• To prepare you to meet the needs of employers, our Biological Sciences and Biochemistry degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, providing you with solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills and unlocking a universe of diverse career opportunities across various sectors. 
• Choose from a range of degree programmes including Human Sciences, Biotechnology and Microbiology. Whatever path you choose, you’ll be part of a vibrant scientific community making a real-world impact.
• Our internationally acclaimed research not only shapes our teaching but also fuels our courses, ensuring that you learn from academics who are true experts in their fields.
• We are proud to be ranked in the Top 10 in the UK for Biological Sciences (QS World University Rankings 2026)

As one of the most targeted UK universities by top graduate employers (High Fliers report, The Graduate Market 2026), Birmingham prepares graduates for a variety of careers after university.

Our graduates are celebrated for their expertise and versatility, excelling in fields like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and environmental science. As one of the UK's most targeted University by the country's leading graduate employers, you’ll have access to exceptional career support and be in high demand across research, industry, and more. Whether you aim for advanced degrees or exciting career paths, your future will be vibrant and full of possibilities.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for organisations including GSK, Thermo Fisher Scientific, UK Health Security Agency and AstraZeneca.