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Entry Requirements for Biological Sciences

Course Title UCAS Code Duration Typical Offer
BSc Biological Sciences C100 Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad  ABB
BSc Biological Sciences (Biochemistry) C700 Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad ABB
BSc Biological Sciences (Genetics) C400 Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad ABB
BSc Biological Sciences (Microbiology) C500 Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad ABB
BSc Biological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology) B1B2 Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad ABB
BSc Biological Sciences (Zoology) C300 Three years full-time; four years with sandwich/year abroad ABB

A/AS-levels

Three A-levels usually required, normally two in relevant science subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics. Two AS-levels considered in place of one A2-level. General Studies is not accepted.

GCSE

English, Mathematics, and Chemistry normally required at Grade C or above if not held at A2/AS-level.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass relevant diploma with some credits at distinction.

European Baccalaureate

Pass with 77% overall, including 8 in two science subjects.

International Baccalaureate

Pass Diploma with 32 points, including at least two science subjects at Grade 6 at higher level.

Cambridge Pre-U

D3/M2/M2 in Principal Subjects with at least one from a relevant science.

BTEC Nationals

Full Diploma with DDM (equivalent to 320 UCAS Tariff points), plus any subject/GCSE requirements.

Other Qualifications

Other national and international qualifications welcomed.

Mature students welcomed

Alternative qualifications considered.

Second Year Entry

Possible for those with advanced qualifications compatible with our degree structure.

All applicants receiving offers will be invited to visit the School. Applicants are not normally interviewed.

These degrees are not available on a part-time basis.

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biolsci_admiss@le.ac.uk

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