
Biology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biology BSc (Hons)
The BSc (Hons) Biology degree at Lincoln covers a diverse range of subject areas while allowing you to develop your own specialisms. The course includes opportunities for overseas field work to study living organisms in their natural environments. Students join a vibrant academic community in the School of Life Sciences and benefit from research-focused teaching by academics. There is an emphasis on practical work, with students conducting their own projects alongside academics and practising researchers. You can participate in two residential field trips in the UK, enabling you to ...
The BSc (Hons) Biology degree at Lincoln covers a diverse range of subject areas while allowing you to develop your own specialisms. The course includes opportunities for overseas field work to study living organisms in their natural environments. Students join a vibrant academic community in the School of Life Sciences and benefit from research-focused teaching by academics. There is an emphasis on practical work, with students conducting their own projects alongside academics and practising researchers. You can participate in two residential field trips in the UK, enabling you to study animals and plants in the wild. There is also an overseas field trip available in your final year as part of the optional Overseas Field Course module.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Lincoln (Main Site)
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
L39
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
112
From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include 40 UCAS Tariff points from A Level Biology or Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.
Scottish Higher
96 to 112 UCAS Tariff points to include 40 points from an Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry. A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
96 to 112 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits, including 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29
To include a Higher Level 5 in Biology or Chemistry.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science accepted depending on modules studied. Please include these in your application or contact our Admissions team for further information (admissions@lincoln.ac.uk)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 or above, which must include English, Maths and Science. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
A level
C,C,C
B,B,C
To include grade B in Biology or Chemistry.
T Level
M
T Level in Science accepted. Health or Health Science NOT accepted.
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |