BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe
About this course
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe, a biology degree focused on living organisms and ecological systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students spend the third year on a study placement in continental Europe. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through modules such as Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences, Essential Genetics, and Essentials of Cell Biology & Physiology. The second year builds competence with studies in Animal Biology: Principles and Mechanisms, Plant Sciences: from cells to the environment, and Field Course: Adaptations to Aquatic Environments. The third year involves a study period abroad in Europe. The fourth year features independent research through the Practical Project alongside advanced options like Conservation Practice: Genes to Ecosystems, Cancer Biology, and Molecular and Cellular Immunology.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAB to include specific subjects - see below for details. IB: 6,6,5 to include specific subjects - see below for details
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What students say
Based on about 66 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 33%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 20%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences
- Essential Genetics
- Essentials of Cell Biology & Physiology
- Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology
- Discovering Biosciences Skills and Enterprise
- Molecular Biosciences and Microbiology
- IWLP French Level 3A
- IWLP French Level 3B
- IWLP French Level 4A
- IWLP French Level 4B
- IWLP French Level 5A
- IWLP French Level 5B
- IWLP French Level 6A
- IWLP French Level 6B
- IWLP German Level 3A
- IWLP German Level 3B
- IWLP German Level 4A
- IWLP German Level 4B
- IWLP German Level 5A
- IWLP German Level 5B
- IWLP German Level 6A
- IWLP German Level 6B
- IWLP Spanish Level 3A
- IWLP Spanish Level 3B
- IWLP Spanish Level 4A
- IWLP Spanish Level 4B
- IWLP Spanish Level 5A
- IWLP Spanish Level 5B
- IWLP Spanish Level 6B
- Communication and Enterprise
- Genetic Engineering and Data Science
- Animal Biology: Principles and Mechanisms
- Evolution of Humans and Other Animals
- Field Course: Adaptations to Aquatic Environments
- Genetics II
- Alpine and Glacial Ecology in Norway
- Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems
- Plant Sciences: from cells to the environment
- Cell and Developmental Biology
- Human Structure and Function
- Microbiology: Medicine, Environment, and Industry
- Topics in Medical Biosciences
- Year in Continental Europe
- Evidence-based literature review and critical analysis informed project proposal
- Introduction to Teaching Biosciences in Schools with Evidence-Based Literature Review
- Practical Project
- Conservation Practice: Genes to Ecosystems
- Conservation: theory into practice
- Evolution of Vertebrates
- Bacterial Gene Regulation
- Cancer Biology
- Current developments and advances in Eukaryotic Genetics
- Eukaryotic Gene Expression
- Omics for Biomedical Research
- Responses to Global Environmental Change
- Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease
- Molecular and Cellular Immunology
- Cellular Neurobiology
- Structures of Destruction: the structural biology of pathogenicity
- Arctic Microbiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 141 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe at University of Birmingham?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.