BSc (Hons) Biological Science
University of HertfordshireUniversity of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
Course overview
92% overall satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey (NSS) 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025) 9th in the UK for health science (Daily Mail University Guide, 2025) Interested in the biological phenomena of life? Intrigued by the functions of microorganisms, plants, human beings, and other animals? If your answer is ‘yes’, then we need you in the world of Biological Science.
Gain the technical, analytical and practical skills for examining molecular and cellular processes present in all living organisms. You’ll learn biochemical, blood and microbial analyses in our modern £30m science building. You’ll also have exclusive access to IT rooms for bioinformatics.
You’ll even have the chance to experience our broad, flexible range of optional
Key highlights
- Develops technical, analytical and practical skills in molecular and cellular processes
- Hands-on biochemical, blood and microbial analyses in a modern £30m science building
- Exclusive access to dedicated IT rooms for bioinformatics
- 92% overall satisfaction in the 2022 National Student Survey
- Ranked 1st in the East of England for medical technology and bioengineering (CUG, 2025)
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-168 — Typical offer: 112-120 2019 entry 104 - 168 UCAS points A Levels Including 2 science GCE A Levels (or equivalent) one of which must be a grade C in either Biology or Chemistry (acceptable Science A levels are Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Maths, Physics, Geography, Psychology, ICT, Sports Stud…
- GCSE: 4/C or above — to include English Language, Mathematics, Double Science
Scholarships
Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)
£1,000 (or share of)
Jarvis Centenary Scholarship
£5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes
Up to £5,000Kurt Dannenberg Bursary
£1,000 (or share of)
Up to £1,000Professor Peter Lines Scholarship
Value: £1,000
Up to £1,000The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary
£3,000 (paid in the first year of study)
Up to £3,000The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship
two students will be awarded £1,500 each
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Biomedical scientist
- Laboratory technician
- Research scientist
- Microbiologist
- Biochemist
- Bioinformatician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £17,450
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 Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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