Undergraduate Biosciences courses

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    School of Biosciences

    From molecules and cells to organisms and their environment, Biosciences is an exciting area to study and is contributing to major advances related to human and environmental health, medicine, and food security.

Unlock your potential with our flexible, accredited programmes in Biochemistry and Biological Sciences and our interdisciplinary Human Sciences programmes. Ranging from human, animal and plant to microbial, cell and molecular biology, our internationally leading research informs all of our teaching.

Our four-year options offer the opportunity to study abroad, gain professional experience during a placement year or take an undergraduate Masters degree. In addition to building a strong academic knowledge, you will graduate with the skills to enable you to embark on a rewarding career in the life sciences and beyond. 

  • BSc Human Sciences

    BSc Human Sciences explores what makes us human at multiple levels including from our biology and our psychology, to our behaviours. It also addresses the re...

    • Course type: Single honours
    • UCAS code: BCL0
  • MSci Human Sciences

    BSc Human Sciences explores what makes us human at multiple levels including from our biology and our psychology, to our behaviours. It also addresses the re...

    • Course type: Integrated Masters, Single honours
    • UCAS code: BCL1
  • BSc Biochemistry

    The flexible BSc Biochemistry degree at Birmingham offers specialisms in areas such as medical biochemistry and genetics and is accredited by the Royal Socie...

    • Course type: Single honours
    • UCAS code: C700
  • BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe

    The flexible BSc Biochemistry with Study in Continental Europe degree at Birmingham offers specialisms in areas such as medical biochemistry and genetics and...

    • Course type: Integrated year abroad, Single honours
    • UCAS code: C701
  • BSc Biological Sciences

    Our Biological Sciences BSc undergraduate biology degree. Understand the origins of life, how organisms function and interact in the natural environment. UCA...

    • Course type: Single honours
    • UCAS code: C100
  • BSc Biological Sciences with an International Year

    This Biological Sciences with an International Year BSc undergraduate degree enables you to understand the origins of life, how organisms function and how th...

    • Course type: Integrated year abroad, Single honours
    • UCAS code: C001
  • BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe

    Our Biological Sciences BSc undergraduate biology degree with study in Continental Europe. Understand the origins of life, how organisms function and interac...

    • Course type: Single honours, Integrated year abroad
    • UCAS code: C101
  • BSc Medical Biochemistry

    Our flexible Medical Biochemistry BSc allows you to specialise in areas such as medical biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology and molecular cell biology. You...

    • Course type: Single honours
    • UCAS code: C720
  • MSci Biochemistry

    The flexible MSci Biochemistry degree at Birmingham offers specialisms in areas such as medical biochemistry and genetics and is accredited by the Royal Soci...

    • Course type: Single honours, Integrated Masters
    • UCAS code: C703
  • MSci Biochemistry with Professional Placement

    The flexible Biochemistry with Professional Placement MSci degree at Birmingham offers specialisms in areas such as medical biochemistry and genetics and is ...

    • Course type: Single honours, Integrated Masters, Integrated year in industry
    • UCAS code: C702