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Biology / Biological Sciences

Biology studies the structure, functioning and interactions of living things, from cells to ecosystems. Ecology, genetics, molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology are core subjects.

Natural sciences

Example courses

EcologyGeneticsMolecular biologyBiochemistry and biotechnologyAnatomy and physiology

What do graduates do?

  • Research scientist (life sciences)
  • Microbiologist
  • Biotechnologist
  • Laboratory technician
  • Marine biologist
  • Conservation officer
  • Pharmacologist
  • Science teacher
IN HIGH SCHOOL

Which subjects matter?

For Biological Sciences, Imperial College London asks for an A in biology at A-level, plus an A in one of physics, chemistry or mathematics. In the IB, you need a 6 at Higher Level in biology and in one of chemistry, mathematics or physics (2027 entry).

Example: University College London (UCL), first-year courses

  1. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  2. Introduction to Genetics
  3. Cells and Development
  4. Life on Earth
  5. Methods in Ecology and Evolution
  6. Quantitative Biology

Length by country

United Kingdom
UCL Biological Sciences BSc 3 years.
USA
A bachelor's degree is usually completed in 4 years of full-time study.
Netherlands
A bachelor's at a research university takes 3 years (180 ECTS). At an HBO (university of applied sciences) it takes 4 years (240 ECTS).
Germany
A bachelor's at a university takes 3 years, 180 ECTS.

Exams required for this field

ESAT United Kingdom

Imperial requires the ESAT for its Life Sciences department.

ESAT United Kingdom

Cambridge Natural Sciences requires the ESAT.

SCHOOL EXAMPLES

Examples of schools where you can study this subject

16 schools in 9 countries. Programmes were checked on the schools’ own websites. These are only examples; every country has many more options. We choose the schools that fit your budget, documents and goals together.

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Canada

McGill UniversityAnatomy and Cell Biology · Montreal
McGill UniversityBiology · Montreal
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityBiology · Toronto
University of Toronto ScarboroughHuman Biology · Toronto
University of Toronto ScarboroughPlant Biology · Toronto

United Kingdom

University of EdinburghBiological Sciences BSc (Hons) · Edinburgh
University of GlasgowAnatomy · Glasgow
University of GlasgowBiological Sciences · Glasgow
University of ManchesterBiology BSc · Manchester
University of SheffieldBiological Sciences · Sheffield

USA

Boston UniversityBiology · Boston
Penn State UniversityBiology

Ireland

University College DublinPhysiology · Dublin
University College DublinPlant Biology · Dublin

Hungary

University of DebrecenBiology · Debrecen
University of PécsBSc in Biology · Pécs

Netherlands

University of GroningenBiology · Groningen

Italy

University of PadovaBiology of Human and Environmental Health · Padova

Australia

University of SydneyBiology · Sydney

Malta

University of MaltaBachelor of Science (Honours) in Biology · Msida
BY COUNTRY

What to know, country by country

For each country where you can study this subject: an example tuition fee and the next step in the timeline. You can find the details in our country guides.

United Kingdom4 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, international student, fields other than medicine and dentistry£27,650 to £34,670per year · 2027/28The University of Sheffield
  • 26 October to 21 December 2026

    Booking period for the January 2027 session of the ESAT, TMUA and TARA exams (for universities other than Oxford and Cambridge).

Canada3 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's, Arts, first year, full course loadC$51.530,40per year · 2026/27University of British Columbia (Vancouver)
  • 7 November 2026

    Recommended application date for the University of Toronto first review rounds (OUAC 105)

USA2 schoolsCountry guide
Bachelor's tuition$66.720per year · 2026/27Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  • 7 November 2026

    SAT exam (next date 5 December 2026). Whether a school asks for a test varies by school

Hungary2 schoolsCountry guide
Medicine (English-taught medicine), 12 semesters€7.900per semester · 2027/2028University of Szeged, Albert Szent-Györgyi Medical School
  • 1 December 2026

    International applications for 2027/28 open at the University of Szeged Faculty of Medicine.

Ireland1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business, Economic and Social Studies (BESS)€23.250per year · 2027/28Trinity College Dublin
  • October to November 2026

    For Trinity, ask study@tcd.ie whether your high school is on the direct entry list.

Netherlands1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Faculty of Economics and Business (non-EU institutional fee)€15.730per year · 2027/28University of Amsterdam
  • 1 December 2026

    Early round deadline for University Colleges (AUC, LUC, UCU)

Italy1 schoolCountry guide
Laurea (bachelor's), standard plan of 46 to 74 ECTS, highest amount by income€3.943,04per year · 2026/27Politecnico di Milano
  • October 2026 to March 2027

    Prepare a B2 English or Italian language certificate

Australia1 schoolCountry guide
Bachelor's, Business field (guide fee, 48 credits a year)A$59.100per year · 2027The University of Sydney
  • November 2026

    Clarifying the diploma route. The Turkish high school diploma is not on the Melbourne and Sydney lists. Looking at foundation, IB, or a US diploma with SAT/ACT

Malta1 schoolCountry guide
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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is there a YKS requirement for the equivalence (denklik) of a biology degree earned abroad?

The YKS (Türkiye's university entrance exam) ranking requirement set by YÖK (Türkiye's Council of Higher Education) applies only to medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and law degrees. People who study other programs such as biology are exempt from this requirement. For your degree, you still need to get recognition and equivalence (denklik) from YÖK. The preliminary application is made through e-Devlet or the YÖK website.

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Can you work in industry for a year while studying biology in the United Kingdom?

At some schools, yes. The University of Manchester's BSc Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience takes 4 years, and the 3rd year is spent in work experience. At the University of East Anglia, the 3rd year is also a placement in industry of 9 to 12 months, and students find the placement themselves. Both programs are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

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Can you study biology in English in Europe?

Yes, in Hungary. The University of Pécs's Biology BSc is in English and takes 6 semesters, which is 3 years. The University of Debrecen also has a Biology BSc that is in English, with 6 semesters and 180 ECTS.

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NATURAL SCIENCES

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Last checked: October 2026.

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