Biology

University of Bath

Your application, especially your personal statement, should demonstrate your enthusiasm for studying biology. This might include relevant reading, voluntary or work experience, areas of interest from your current studies or other relevant extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

GCSE requirements

GCSE Mathematics grade 4 or C

GCSE English Language or Literature grade 4 or C (or equivalent from English language category C)

A level Typical offer

AAB

AAB in three A levels including A in Biology and A in a second science or mathematics subject.

A level Contextual offer

BBB or ABC

BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject.

A level Alternative offer

ABB

We know that you may have study beyond three A levels that will help prepare you for your degree. If you are not eligible for a contextual offer, we recognise these studies through our alternative offers.

International Baccalaureate Typical offer

6, 6, 5 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology and 6 in a second science or mathematics subject.

International Baccalaureate Contextual offer

5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 at HL

International Baccalaureate Diploma

35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in Biology and 5 in a second science or mathematics subject.

Pearson Edexcel BTEC RQF Typical offer

DDD

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (RQF)

DDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).

T Level Typical offer

Distinction and A plus A at A level

Distinction overall with grade A in the core component in a Science T Level plus grade A in A level Biology.

You must be studying A level Biology alongside your T Level qualification.

We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Science. You must be studying the Laboratory Sciences specialism.

Scottish Highers Typical offer

AB in Advanced Highers

AB in two Advanced Highers including A in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject.

Access to HE Diploma Typical offer

33 credits at Distinction

A pass in the Access to HE Diploma (in Science or Science and Engineering), with at least 33 credits achieved at Distinction and 6 credits achieved at Merit or above. This must include at least 30 credits achieved at Distinction from STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) units, of which at least 12 credits must be from Biology units.