Key information
- Duration:
- 4 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- AAB
View full entry requirements - UCAS code:
- C101
- Start date:
- September 2025
- 94% of our research overall in Biological Sciences was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
How could we cure cancer? How can we end the despair of Alzheimer’s? How can we protect rare species from extinction, or prevent epidemics from spreading globally?
This course sets you up to understand new discoveries. You’ll develop critical thinking, scientific teamwork and technical communication skills, alongside a solid grounding in biology. You can choose to focus on areas such as cell and molecular biology, evolution and ecology, or neuroscience and behaviour.
From Year 1, you’ll get hands-on practical experience in laboratories and in the field. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings of the South Downs National Park. Further afield, we offer inspiring field trips with destinations such as:
- Wales
- Ecuador
- Portugal
- Southern Africa.
At Sussex, our research has real-world impact. You’ll learn from experts tackling some of society’s biggest issues – from research into cancer treatments to the declining bee population. In your third year, you could have the opportunity to join a lecturer’s research lab and carry out your own project. In the , you’ll be supported by a friendly scientific community.
When you graduate, you’ll have experience of conducting experiments, statistical data analysis, and drawing conclusions from scientific evidence. This – combined with your data-handling and analytical skills – means you’re prepared for a career inside and outside of science. Biology is a route to many careers, in fields including:
- the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries
- healthcare
- sustainability
- scientific writing and communication.
And in addition, in your integrated Masters year, you gain a strong theoretical and practical foundation for a career in – or related to – research. You’ll spend a semester working on an individual research project in one of our Biology research teams. In this year, you’ll develop advanced skills in technical, analytical and scientific communication skills.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We鈥檒l make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we鈥檒l let you know as soon as possible.
MSci or BSc?
We also offer this course as a three-year BSc.
Entry requirements
A-level
Typical offer | AAB |
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Contextual offer | View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
Subjects | A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics or Sports Science. You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
Extended Project Qualification | We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. 聽We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us |
Other UK qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
Typical offer | Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 27 credits at Distinction |
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Subjects | Substantial amounts of Level 3 credits in relevant science subjects. |
GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects (including A-level mixes)
Typical offer | M1, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level and M1 and M2 in the two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would normally expect you to have grades AB in the two A-levels and M1 in the Pre-U. |
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Subjects | A-level or Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects must include at least one science from A-level listing above. You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer | 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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Subjects | Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with a grade of 5. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level
Typical offer | Grade B in A-level and Distinction, Distinction in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma. |
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Contextual offer | View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
Subjects | A-levels need to be one of the relevant sciences listed in the A-level section above. Applicants combining a different A-level with the BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Applied Science will be considered on a case-by-case basis. If you have taken a science A-level you will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in a science subject. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
Typical offer | Grades AB in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. |
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Contextual offer | View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
Subjects | A-levels need to be one of the relevant sciences listed in the A-level section above. If you have taken a science A-level you will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in a science subject. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
Typical offer | DDD |
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Contextual offer | View contextual offer Not everyone has the same support to get to higher education 鈥 we help you reach your potential. When we receive applications through UCAS, we consider all factors and will sometimes make contextual offers as part of our Access and Participation Plan |
Subjects | The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma will need to be in Applied science and must include the following modules For the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, please contact admissions ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk |
GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B). |
Scottish Highers
Typical offer | AAABB |
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Subjects | Highers must include one or two science subjects (other than Maths). Ideally, you will have at least one science subject (Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at Advanced Higher. |
GCSEs | You will also need Scottish National 5 in English, Mathematics and two sciences with grade B in each. |
T Level
Typical offer | The T Level in Science will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
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GCSEs | You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) in Mathematics and two science subjects with grade 5 in each (or grade B) |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
Typical offer | AAB from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels. |
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Subjects | A-levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Human Biology, Marine Science, Mathematics, Physics or Sports Science, at grade B You will also normally need to pass the separate science practical assessment in at least one of the science subjects. If you are not able to take the science practical assessment, applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. |
GCSEs | You will normally need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics and two Science subjects with grade B in each (or grade 5). |
International Baccalaureate
Typical offer | 34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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Subjects | Higher Levels must include at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with a grade of 5. |
European Baccalaureate
Typical offer | Overall result of 80% |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results is essential (at least a score of 8). Also you will need to have a good ability in mathematics. |
Other international qualifications
Australia
Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and 92% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 3 or better. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Austria
Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 1.8 or better for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Belgium
Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results is essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
Typical offer | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
Typical offer | If you have the Goakao, we will consider applications for direct entry to first year. You would normally need an overall average of 75%, including required subjects. We are also pleased to consider applications if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year or you have one or more years of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution. The Senior High School Graduation alone would not be sufficient for entry to our undergraduate degrees, but you may be eligible to apply for our . If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. Check which for the International Foundation Year. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Croatia
Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedod啪ba with an overall score of 4.5 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of 19/20 and above will be considered for first-year entry. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Czech Republic
Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 - 10 on the new grading scale. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Finland
Typical offer | Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEMM |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France
Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 14/20. |
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Additional requirements | Successful students will need to be taking the science strand within the French Baccalauréat with good results (12/20) in at least one science subject from Biology, Chemistry or Physics and have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Germany
Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of 1.8 or better. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in science subjects with good results (12/15) in at least one science from Biology, Chemistry or Physics and have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.
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Greece
Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 19 will be considered for first-year entry. You must also have either Apolytirion pathway in at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics with a score of 19 or the Pan Hellenic in at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics with an overall score of 17. |
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Additional requirements | You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 from three subjects including two electives |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55555 to 55544 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
Typical offer | Standard XII results 85%-80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE)
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
Typical offer | Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3. |
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Additional requirements | Highers will need to include at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics, with a grade H1. You must have at least grade O3 in Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Israel
Typical offer | For first year entry at least 80% (or 8/10) in at least 6 subjects, including one 5 unit subject, in one sitting of the Bagrut. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
Typical offer | Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of 85/100. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
Typical offer | Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
Typical offer | Pass the Diplome de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires with 48 points overall |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
Typical offer | at least Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of BBB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.0 or UEC with an overall average grade B4 (70%) from 6 subjects. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Netherlands
Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 8. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of 4.5 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
Typical offer | You can apply for direct entry to Year 1 if you are completing at least two years of Bachelor degree studies. You'll normally need to complete a Foundation year after taking Intermediate Certificate or the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC). You might choose one of our International Foundation Years at the International Study Centre on campus. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Poland
Typical offer | Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 80th percentile including at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal
Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of 18/20. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Romania
Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of between 8.7 including a score of 8 in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics. |
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Russia
Typical offer | Applicants who have good grades in the Attestat o Srednem Obrazovami (Certificate of Secondary Education) and who have successfully completed the first year of a Russian University degree, with a minimum GPA of 4.0, will be considered for admission to the first year of our bachelor’s degree courses. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
Typical offer | Pass Vysved膷enie o maturitnej skúške (Maturita) with an average grade of 1.5 from 4 subjects including at least one from Biology, Chemistry or Physics. |
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Additional requirements | You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall. |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0 |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects and to include grade B in in either Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
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Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. |
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Subject-specific knowledge | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. |
Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Turkey
Typical offer | We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit or |
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
USA
Typical offer | We look at your full profile considering everything you are studying, including the High School Graduation Diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades and AP tests. We expect to see a combination of these qualifications. Alongside your High School Graduation Diploma, we would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores with either, a combined SAT test score (evidence-based reading and writing and mathematics) of 1300, or a combined ACT score of 26 AP and SAT Subject tests Please check the individual course pages for our typical A-level offer and see below for the corresponding scores we would require from AP test scores:
We will also accept a combination of any 3 AP tests and SAT subject test where a score of 600 in an SAT subject test can be substituted for an AP test in the above table If you are applying for a degree with an A level subject requirement in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology will normally need to hold an AP test in that subject. College level credits We also accept college level 3-credit courses in academic subjects as the equivalent of a UK A Level on a case by case basis. These can be combined with AP tests and or SAT subject tests Associate degrees An Associate degree with a GPA of 3.0 will meet our entry requirements for year 1. Foundation Year entry Students who have a High School Diploma and SAT or ACT tests only would be eligible to apply for our Foundation Year
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Additional requirements | Evidence of academic studies to a high level in either Biology, Chemistry and Physics with good results are essential. You must also have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component
Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.
We do not accept IELTS Online.
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills.
Check your Pearson (PTE Academic) qualification meets all of our language requirements
Please refer to our English language requirements above, and as listed for each of our undergraduate courses, to find the appropriate English level for the course you are applying for.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)
80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.
Check your TOEFL qualification meets all of our language requirements
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TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) 日韩无码 Edition.
The TOEFL Institution Code for the 日韩无码 is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70% or Grade 3
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A – C in English
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s 日韩无码 Office, not by the 日韩无码.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
Transfers into Year 2 | Yes. Find out more about transferring into Year 2 of this course. We don鈥檛 accept transfers into the third or final year. |
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If your qualifications aren鈥檛 listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
For details on any additional costs, check out the Fees and scholarships section.
Modules
This is a single-honours course, allowing you to focus in depth on your core subject.
Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it鈥檚 our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can鈥檛 be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We鈥檒l do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what鈥檚 shown here.
Check back in January 2025 for more details of the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it鈥檚 our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can鈥檛 be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
- Animals in Their World: From Physiology to Behaviour
- Conservation Biology
- Immunology & Infectious Disease
- Principles of Neuronal Function
- Research and Professional Skills I: Neuroscience
- Research and Professional Skills I: Biomedicine
- Research and Professional Skills I: Zoology & Ecology
- Structural Basis of Biological Function
- Cell Regulation and Pharmacology
- Conservation Ecology Field Course
- Evolutionary Biology
- Neural Circuits
- Population & Community Ecology
- Research and Professional Skills II: Neuroscience
- Research and Professional Skills II: Genetics & Biochemistry
- Research and Professional Skills II: Zoology & Ecology
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We鈥檒l do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what鈥檚 shown here.
Check back in January 2025 for more details of the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
Study abroad (optional)
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career.
If your application to study abroad is successful, you’ll have to meet the academic requirements at Sussex and also at the partner university. Find out more about studying abroad as a Sussex student
Placement (optional)
To help you gain experience and increase your employability, you can apply for an optional placement as part of your course. You鈥檒l be responsible for applying for and securing your placement. Our dedicated careers team can provide you with information and advice. If you鈥檙e successful in obtaining a placement, this will form part of your course.
Find out more about placements and internships
Recent Life Sciences students have gone on placements at:
- AkzoNobel
- Pfizer
- the NHS.
Please note that if you鈥檙e receiving 鈥 or applying for 鈥 USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can鈥檛 transfer to the version of your course with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA if the number of credits for the placement/internship exceeds 25% of the total credits for your course. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Autumn and spring teaching
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it鈥檚 our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can鈥檛 be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
- Advanced Topics in Conservation
- Animal-Plant Interactions
- Behavioural Ecology
- Cell Signalling and Therapeutics
- Communicating STEM
- Drug Discovery & Chemical Enterprise
- Immunology in Health and Disease
- Intelligence in Animals and Machines
- Programming for Life Sciences
- Regulating Gene Expression
- Structure and Function in the Human Brain
- Synaptic Communication
- Tropical Rainforest Science Field Trip
- African Zoology Field Course
- Animals in the Anthropocene
- Conservation in Practice
- Genome Instability in Disease and Cancer
- Genomics and Bioinformatics
- Innovation in Bioscience and Medicine
- Mediterranean Ecology Field Course
- Neurobiology of Brain Disorders
- Palaeozoology
- Sensory Function and Computation
- Structural Basis of Protein Mechanism
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We鈥檒l do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what鈥檚 shown here.
Check back in January 2025 for more details of the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
Core modules
Core modules are taken by all students on the course. They give you a solid grounding in your chosen subject and prepare you to explore the topics that interest you most.
Spring teaching
Options
Alongside your core modules, you can choose options to broaden your horizons and tailor your course to your interests. This list gives you a flavour of our options, which are kept under review and may change, for example in response to student feedback or the latest research.
While it鈥檚 our aim for students to take their preferred combinations of options, this can鈥檛 be guaranteed and will be subject to timetabling. Options may be grouped and if so, students will be able to choose a set number of options from the selection available in any particular group.
- Advanced Methods in Molecular Research
- Advanced Techniques in Neuroscience
- Current Topics in Evolution, Behaviour and Conservation
- Fundamentals of Cancer Cell Biology
- Masters Tropical Rainforest Field Course
- Practical Techniques in Cancer Cell Biology
- Practical Techniques in Cell and Molecular Biology
- Research Foundations
- Rewilding and Ecosystem Services
- Skills for Research Bioscientists
Autumn teaching
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
We鈥檒l do our best to provide as much optional choice as we can, but timetabling constraints mean it may not be possible to take some module combinations. The structure of a small number of courses means that the order of modules or the streams you choose may determine whether modules are core or optional. This means that your core modules or options may differ from what鈥檚 shown here.
Check back in January 2025 for more details of the modules running in the academic year 2025/26.
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Guided by world-leading experts.
Gain hands-on experience, in both our teaching labs and out in the field.
Influence important policies on things such as the pesticides that kill our wildlife, and policies that protect endangered species.
Work towards unlocking the secrets of the brain and ending the despair of cancer and Alzheimer’s.
Join a community of leading scientists and like-minded students striving to make the world a better place for all.
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Silver
The student experience and student outcomes are typically very high quality.
This rating was awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Find out more about our approach to teaching and supporting you to thrive
Our staff
My speciality is bees and social insects, looking at how an ant colony is organised, and finding out how to control honey bee diseases.”Professor Francis Ratnieks
Professor of Apiculture (Evolution, Behaviour and Environment)
Prof Leon Lagnado
Professor Of Neuroscience 'Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award holder'
Fees
- 日韩无码 students:
- 拢9,535 per year
- Channel Islands and Isle of Man students:
- 拢9,535 per year
- International students:
- 拢26,250 per year
- Study abroad:
- Find out about grants and funding, tuition fees and insurance costs for studying abroad
- Placement:
- Find out about tuition fees for placements
Note that your fees, once they鈥檙e set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis. Find details on our Tuition fees page.
Additional costs
Note about additional costs
Please note that all costs are best estimates based on current market values. Activities may be subject to unavoidable change in response to Government advice. We鈥檒l let you know at the earliest opportunity. We review estimates every year and they may vary with inflation. Find out how to budget for student life.
Field trips
You can choose to go on assessed field trips in Years 1, 2, 3, and 4, partially subsidised by the School. If you attend, you'll need to pay a daily 拢50 fee, the costs towards travel and, in some cases, subsistence and accommodation. Non-refundable deposit payment is due by week 2 of the autumn term. Costs vary depending on location and on number of courses taken, but are usually around:
Year 1: Up to approximately 拢350
Year 2: Up to approximately 拢800
Year 3: From 拢1,500, up to approximately 拢1,800
Year 4: Up to approximately 拢1,800
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
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Chancellor's International Scholarships
£5,000 in the first year of full-time study
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Sussex Bangladesh Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Bursary
£1,000 in your first year of study (either Year 1 or Foundation Year).
£500 in subsequent years.
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Sussex Egypt Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex India Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Nigeria Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Pakistan Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Turkey Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
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Sussex Vietnam Scholarship (Undergraduate)
Up to £4,500 (£1,500 per year of full-time study)
Careers
Throughout your course, transferable skills such as time management, communication and numerical and data analysis are embedded within the modules. You also develop your problem-solving and team-working abilities.
At Sussex, you can access careers support in the form of one-to-one appointments, drop-in clinics, exclusive jobs listings and talks given by industry professionals. This support continues up to three years after you’ve graduated.
What to do with a Biology degree
Explore the careers you might be interested in after studying for a degree in Biology
Working while you study
Our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Design your future at Sussex
Taking the next step in your career can feel daunting, but we鈥檒l help you to explore, connect and flourish throughout your studies and beyond.
As a Sussex student, you鈥檒l learn how to tackle real-world challenges and have access to tailored programmes of careers support:
- our Career Lab helps you to explore your options, build key skills and connect with employers. Take part in internships, community consultancy projects and insight visits, where you can learn about life at organisations including Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club, Gatwick Airport and the Knepp Rewilding Project
- one-to-one coaching with your Faculty Careers Consultant can enable you to identify your career goals, write an effective CV and prepare for future interviews
- entrepreneurship initiatives like StartUp Sussex and Ideas Lab can empower you to turn your concepts into reality.
Explore how our Careers and Entrepreneurship team can support you
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Supporting Student and Graduate Employability Award
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Entrepreneurship Catalyst Award
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level - contextual offer
Grade B in A-level and Distinction, Merit in Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels - contextual offer
Grades BB in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.
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