Biological Sciences 62
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES
Based in the £56 million Life Sciences building, our department has strong links with the BBC Natural History Unit, conservation organisations and the biotech industry.
Why study Biological Sciences at Bristol? Biologists of the future will need broad-based training to tackle the scientific challenges facing humanity. We have strong links with other schools: palaeontologists and climate scientists in the School of Earth Sciences, molecular biologists in Biochemistry, and those studying human behaviour in the School of Experimental Psychology. Our facilities are outstanding and our lecturers are top researchers in their fields (
bristol.ac.uk/biology/research). We equip you with the skills to apply rigorous and logical interdisciplinary thinking to biological questions. The first part of your course provides you with the fundamentals of advanced biology. Your second and third years give you more choice in the areas you wish to pursue, as well as allowing you to undertake your own research. You can transfer between the Zoology and Biology degrees at the end of year one if your interests change.
Recent graduates have progressed to higher degrees (MSc or PhD) or progressed directly into employment in biological research, government agencies, conservation/wildlife management, the biotech industry, agro-industry, pharmaceuticals, zoos, museums, environmental consultancy, teaching and higher education. Our degrees give you broad employment options beyond biology and you will be valued by employers outside of science as a numerate graduate with good analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
For more information about our courses visit
bristol.ac.uk/ug19-biology.
BSc Biology A-levels AAB (BBB†
MSci Biology A-levels AAA (ABB†
) IB 34 (31† ) IB 36 (32† ) )
A key strength of a Bristol biology degree is that it maximises your exposure to the breadth of biological sciences, reflecting the truly interdisciplinary subject of modern biology. Our biology degree starts broadly and then introduces more choice in years two and three, giving you the freedom to specialise or maintain breadth in your studies depending on your interests. The range of research-oriented and transferable skills you will learn will also enhance your employability as a graduate.
The additional fourth year of the MSci contains advanced skills training and a substantial research project, which is especially valuable for those aiming for a career in biological sciences.
BSc Zoology A-levels AAB (BBB†
MSci Zoology A-levels AAA (ABB†
) IB 34 (31† ) IB 36 (32† ) )
If you are considering a degree in zoology, you already know that your main interest is animal biology but you may not know yet which area of the subject you would like to pursue. Modern zoology is interdisciplinary, so our degree explores all aspects of animal biology, from the molecular to the ecological. After year one you have the opportunity to tailor your studies to your interests, including a week-long field- or laboratory-based course selected from a range of subject areas, plus a practical research project within one of our research groups.
The MSci is particularly suitable for students who are planning to continue in zoological research and want the extra experience and a competitive edge in applying for PhDs or research jobs.
bristol.ac.uk/biology
Single Honours BSc Biology 3 years
MSci Biology 4 years BSc Zoology 3 years MSci Zoology 4 years
C100 C103 C300 C303
Academic entry requirements
The University recognises a wide range of UK and international qualifications for admission; for further details please see p48
Typical standard offer for BSc Biology
A-levels AAB including AB in two science- related subjects (see p48)
IB Diploma 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects (see p48)
Typical contextual offer† for BSc Biology
A-levels BBB including two science-related subjects (see p48)
IB Diploma 31 points overall with 15 at Higher Level, including 5, 5 at Higher Level in two science-related subjects (see p48)
GCSE Standard numeracy requirement (C in GCSE Maths or equivalent) and Standard literacy requirement (C in GCSE English or equivalent)
English language profile E (see p48) †
Contextual offer; see p46
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