BSc (Hons) Bioscience with Management

This innovative course combines the study of biosciences with management principles, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the biological and chemical processes that underpin living organisms. Students will learn about the molecular basis of life, cellular structure and function, genetics, and evolution, as well as develop skills in project management, leadership, and communication. Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, or public health.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in the life sciences but also want to develop their management skills. The course is designed to provide a strong foundation in both areas, with modules covering topics such as molecular biology, genetics, and biochemistry, alongside management modules that teach students how to manage projects, teams, and resources.

Discover the interdisciplinary approach to biological research at Birkbeck University of London.

Birkbeck University of London is an ideal choice for students pursuing a degree in Bioscience with Management. The university has a strong reputation for interdisciplinary research and teaching, and the Department of Biological Sciences is particularly renowned for its cutting-edge research in areas such as cancer biology, neurobiology, and evolutionary genetics. Additionally, the university's location in London provides students with access to a vibrant scientific community and numerous opportunities for internships and networking.

Our BSc Bioscience with Management will provide you with the fundamental knowledge and applications of modern bioscience at the same time as equipping you with essential management skills. This combination offers you the opportunity to operate at the interface of many scientific and business careers. Learning with internationally recognized researchers, and studying this bioscience with a management degree will provide you with an academic grounding in the science that underpins modern bioscience.

You will develop a sound knowledge of scientific principles across a range of disciplines, including biochemistry, cell biology, chemistry, drugs and drug discovery, genetics, immunology, microbiology, and physiology. You will understand their applications, the opportunities for commercial exploitation, and how these can be effectively managed.

Birkbeck’s BSc Bioscience with Management graduates completes the degree with a set of valuable attributes and skills, for example:

analysis, critical evaluation, and synthesis of evidence, concepts, and principles

data analysis and problem-solving

practical laboratory skills

high-level oral and written communication skills in English

research skills.

You will find bioscience graduates in the following kinds of roles:

pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies

NHS laboratory analysis

civil service

biosciences academic research.

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UCAS TARIFF POINTS

112-120 points (e.g. A-levels BBC-BBB including biology, chemistry, and/or mathematics. A-levels in general studies and critical thinking are not accepted. Applicants with only two full A-levels are considered on an individual basis.)

The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a tariff calculator for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff.

GCSES

GCSEs (or equivalent) are required at grade C or grade 4 or above in English, mathematics, and double science (or two single sciences).

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.