Biology is at the centre of some of today's most pressing challenges. It offers exciting opportunities to shape a sustainable future, studying topics from climate change to food security, and from biodiversity to emerging diseases. Biologists are essential in understanding and reducing the impacts of these challenges on ecosystems and the sustainability of life on Earth. Our BSc Biology course exposes you to the breadth and depth of biological sciences, from genes to ecosystems. During your study, you'll gain fundamental knowledge of the diversity, evolution and functions of living organisms. You'll uncover how animals, plants and microbes interact, compete and cooperate, often in surprising ways. The course reflects the range and integration of modern biology, drawing on our world-leading research spanning: * animal behaviour and sensory biology * ecology and environmental change * plant and agricultural sciences * evolutionary biology. Our BSc Biology degree begins with a broad foundation, opening up the full spectrum of life sciences. In years two and three, you'll have the flexibility to tailor your studies and dive deep into a specialist area, or keep your options wide. Opportunities include a week-long field-based or laboratory-based course, selected from a range of subject areas, and a practical research project. Our degrees cover an exciting range of topics in depth, though they do not include a focus on human biology. At Bristol, you'll learn in our state-of-the-art [Life Sciences Building](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/biology/life-sciences-building/). It's home to globally renowned researchers, and is a place for you to experience the forefront of biological discovery and its real-world applications. Alongside deep scientific knowledge, you'll also develop research-oriented and transferable skills. These will enhance your employability and set you up for success after graduation. Flexibility is built in. You can switch to [BSc Zoology](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/biological-sciences/bsc-zoology/) or [BSc Plant Sciences](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/biological-sciences/bsc-plant-sciences/) as your interests evolve. We also offer four and five-year options, including the [MSci Biology](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/biological-sciences/msci-biology/) and [BSc Biology with Professional Placement](https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/2027/biological-sciences/bsc-biology-with-professional-placement/), giving you even more ways to tailor your degree to your goals.
A Level: AAA | Standard offer: AAA including Biology and another science-related subject. Contextual offer: ABB including AB in Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | Scottish Higher: AAAAB | Standard Higher: AAABB. | Access to HE Diploma: 30 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 15 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma in Science, Biomedical/ Medical/ Health Science or Psychology (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include: at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above; and at least 12 credits at Distinction from units in one science and at least 12 credits (with 9 at Distinction) from units in another science. Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course. | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Advanced Higher: AA in two science-related subjects. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 36 UCAS points | Standard offer: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Biology and another science-related subject. Contextual offer: 32 points overall with 16 at Higher Level, including 6, 5 at Higher Level in Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. Please visit bristol.ac.uk/contextual-offers for more information about contextual offers. | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales or the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): DDD | DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma | Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015) | Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade. | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal | Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B and M3 is C.
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