Biological Sciences encompasses many aspects of the biosciences, from molecules to ecosystems and includes exploration of: biological diversity, systematics and conservation; cell and tissue structure, function and physiology; ecology and behaviour; form and function of microorganisms, protists, fungi, plants and animals; genetics and mechanisms and pathways of evolution.
A Level: {'start': ['B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | A-level Biology or Double Award Science required. A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation. | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma must contain sufficient relevant modules in Biology and Chemistry. Contact the Admissions and Access Service (admissions@qub.ac.uk) for advice. Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 60 credits is required, including 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2. | Scottish Advanced Higher: {'start': ['B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', None]} | Advanced Higher Biology required. Offers are normally made on the basis of a combination of Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers. | Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) | Successful completion of QCF Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with overall grades DDD. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 6,5,5 to include Higher Level Biology. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | National Extended Diploma must be relevant, ie Applied Science Successful completion of RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with overall grades DDD. Applicants must have Distinction grades in four specified units to include: Principles of Applied Science I Principles of Applied Science II and two from the following: Biological Molecules & Metabolic Pathways Genetics & Genetic Engineering Diseases and Infections Microbiology & Microbiological Techniques | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): {'start': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H4', 'H4'], 'end': ['H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3', 'H3']} | To include Higher Level grade H3 in Biology. If not offered at Higher Level then Ordinary Level grade O4 in Chemistry, English and Mathematics.
The tuition fees quoted above are the 2026/27 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise. Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/. — QUB Fees for 2027/28 Entry (Lab based)
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