About this course
University of Plymouth offers BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Biological Sciences. Based in Plymouth, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,100 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 76. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff 104 - 128 To include A level Biology and a second relevant subject (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or Environmental Studies, Applied Science, Marine Science). BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma/RQF National Extended Diploma: DDM to DDD in Science. Note that this is subject to the exact modules you have studied, please contact admissions@plymouth.ac.uk stating explicitly the full list of modules within your qualification. International Baccalaureate: 28-32 points overall to include Higher Level Biology and a second relevant Science subject. English and Maths can be considered within. Access To Higher Education: Science-based diplomas, 33 credits in science-based units at merit including a minimum of 12 credits in biology units and 21 credits in a second science subject. We would usually expect GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C / 4, or equivalent. English language requirements TOEFL IBT – 76 Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 IELTS – 6.0 Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
