University of Greenwich

Biology, BSc Hons

University of GreenwichMedway Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Ranked 3rd across the Biosciences subject in Biology and Biomedical Science in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2025) Specialise from year two onwards in a wide choice of modules - from cancer research to ecology Research an original project of your choice in the third year working with professors in the relevant fields Opportunities for field trips, hear from speakers with international experience and benefit from expertise in global issues such as biofuels, food security and biodiversity

Key highlights

  • Ranked 3rd in UK for Biology and Biomedical Science, Guardian 2025
  • Specialise from year two in modules from cancer research to ecology
  • Original third-year research project supervised by professors in the field
  • Field trip opportunities and talks from internationally experienced speakers
  • Expertise in global issues including biofuels, food security and biodiversity
  • Four-year sandwich route available alongside the three-year degree

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Text: 112 UCAS Tariff points which must include one of the following
  • A-level — Biology at grade C
  • BTEC — Extended Diploma in Applied Science
  • Other qualification — A level and BTEC National: Extended Certificate in Applied Science and A Level Biology at grade C
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall including Higher Level Biology at grade 5
  • Access to HE Diploma — Science
  • T-level: Merit — T Level: Science (Laboratory Sciences) at grade Merit. We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will…

Scholarships

  • David Fussey Choral Exhibition Bursary

    The bursary is worth £1,000 per year for up to three years. Winners will be expected to perform a number of duties.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Hardship Fund

    The maximum award is £1,000 per academic year.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Scholarship Award

    International students who hold an offer to study at the University of Greenwich could receive a tuition fee discount worth up to £3,500 in their first year.

  • The Global Greenwich Bursary

    A scholarship of up to £2,000 paid to students who are undertaking their first approved study abroad Programme at the University of Greenwich.

  • Uni Toolkit Scholarship

    This is a £1000 cash bursary paid in your first year of study to students from our local school.

    Up to £1,000

  • Visionary Scholarship

    We can offer two cash scholarships worth £5,750.

    Up to £5,750

  • William Hills Scholarship

    The William Hills Bursary offering three students £5,000 each year for the duration of their 3-year BEng Mechanical Engineering degree including extended programmes.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Research scientist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Ecologist
  • Environmental consultant
  • Biotechnologist
  • Science teacher (with further training)

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,975

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Greenwich, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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