Keele University

BSc Biology

Keele University

Course overview

This degree is designed to give you a deep understanding of everything from how living things work to how they interact with each other and their environment. The BSc Biology at Keele University is all about understanding the lives of plants, animals, humans, and even microscopic organisms.

The BSc Biology at Keele University helps you develop your practical bioscience skills in the university's state-of-the-art laboratories while you benefit from a comprehensive programme of academic and professional development workshops to enhance your employability skills.

Learning at Keele is hands-on and practical, where you learn through various means like attending lectures, taking part in interactive classes where you discuss ideas with teachers and classmates, doing experiments with modern equipment, group projects and seminars with expert scientists to help enhance your professional skills. Assessments include exams, lab reports, essays, presentations, and your final-year research project.

Entry requirements

Your application must contain a personal statement about your interest in the course along with qualifications, a letter of reference from an academic or employer, and a CV presenting your relevant background.

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants typically need A-levels at BBC (including Biology at grade B), IB with 30 points (5 in Higher Level Biology), BTEC in Applied Science (DDM or equivalent combinations with Biology), an Access to HE Diploma in Biosciences with 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits, or a T Level Merit in Science.· 
  • An equivalent international qualification will also be considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must have a minimum IELTS of 6.0 (5.5 in each component) or 
  • An approved equivalent, like TOEFL or PTE, will be considered.

Scholarships

  • Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships

    A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.

  • International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship

    Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.

    Up to £1,000

  • Placement Bursary Initiative

    The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.

  • The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)

    Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.

    Up to £3,000

  • Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)

    Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).

    Up to £3,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Biology at Keele University are well-prepared for a variety of careers, including roles such as:

  • Research Scientist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Ecologist
  • Genetic Counsellor
  • Forensic Scientist

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for international students pursuing the  BSc Biology at Keele University is set at £17,700.

Admission

You can apply for the BSc Biology at Keele University through UCAS or the university's international application form. If you require support during the process, please contact one of our trained counsellors.

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