Oxford University
Courses Offered
Available Programs(2)
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
About This Program
Applying
Considering an application to Oxford can feel like a big step but the only things that Oxford students really have in common are academic ability and intellectual curiosity. Our students come from all over the world and bring with them an amazing range of backgrounds and interests. This helps make our University one of the most exciting learning environments anywhere.
Why Oxford?
At Oxford, you’ll join students from across the world and from a wide range of backgrounds who share a love of learning. Here, you won’t just absorb information; you’ll question it, debate it and build on it, developing the clarity, confidence and intellectual independence that come from serious study.
Our distinctive approach to teaching means you’ll work closely with academic tutors who know you and your work. You’ll be recognised and valued as an individual, helping to build belief in yourself and in what you can achieve. As a member of one of our colleges, you’ll belong to a close-knit academic and social community that supports you throughout your time here. In an environment shaped by shared curiosity and mutual respect, you’ll grow as a person and as a thinker.
University of Oxford
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Course Overview: Oxford’s BA / MBiol Biology is a world-renowned degree offering comprehensive, interdisciplinary coverage of biological systems—from molecular genetics and cellular biochemistry to animal behavior, plant biology, and global ecosystems.
UCAS & Application Details:
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UCAS Code: C100.
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Deadline: Strict early deadline on October 15 of the preceding year (e.g., October 15, 2026 for 2027 entry). Requires written assessments/interviews.
Entry Requirements
- What international qualification or curriculum you are taking (e.g., IB, AP, national exams)
- Your current grade predictions
| Qualification | Requirement |
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| A-levels | A*AA with Biology and either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics; the A* must be in a science or Mathematics (see subjects required below for a full list of acceptable subjects) |
| Advanced Highers | AA/AAB |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) | 39 (including core points) – Biology and either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics are required, with 7 in HL Mathematics or a science |
| Other equivalent UK qualifications | |
| Equivalent and acceptable international qualifications |
Nigerian Entry Requirements:
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Direct Entry: Highly competitive. Direct admission requires British GCE A-Levels with A*AA (with A* in Biology, Chemistry, or Mathematics) or International Baccalaureate (IB) with 39 points overall (7 in Higher Level Biology/Chemistry). WAEC/NECO SSCE alone is not accepted for direct undergraduate entry.
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English Language Requirement: IELTS Academic overall 7.5 (minimum 7.0 in each sub-test) or TOEFL iBT 110. WAEC English is NOT accepted in place of IELTS at Oxford
UCAS & Application Details:
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UCAS Code: C100.
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Deadline: Strict early deadline on October 15 of the preceding year (e.g., October 15, 2026 for 2027 entry). Requires written assessments/interviews.
University Ranking:
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Biological Sciences Subject Ranking: Ranked #1 in the UK and Top 3 globally (QS World University Rankings / Times Higher Education).
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Overall Ranking: #1 in the UK.
Human Sciences Degree awarded: BA
About This Program
Oxford offers a wide range of courses across the arts, sciences and social sciences, taught by world-leading academics in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment. Whether you’re interested in a single subject or a joint course, you’ll find courses designed to stretch you and deepen your understanding.
You’ll study alongside others who share your curiosity and commitment to their subject, and through both personalised teaching and independent study you’ll explore ideas in depth and develop your own thinking.
Explore what you can study, how your course is structured and what learning at Oxford is really like, alongside clear information about admissions requirements and how applications are assessed. "This degree is an amazing journey that introduces you to subjects and to questions you might not have found elsewhere.
It better enables you to come to answers using an informed and interdisciplinary approach."
Why study this course at Oxford?
The BA in Human Sciences was founded in 1969 by specialists across a range of departments at the University. They recognised the need for an interdisciplinary understanding of fundamental issues and problems confronting human societies.
This need is as critical now as it was then, as is reflected in the global intensification of interdisciplinary research across traditional subject boundaries in the decades since the degree began.
Central topics include: the evolution of humans and their behaviour molecular and population genetics population growth and ageing ethnic and cultural diversity and human interaction with the environment, including conservation, disease, and nutrition.
Within a framework of human diversity and sustainability, Human Scientists study the connections between human biology, evolution, genetics, development, psychology, behaviour, ecology, demography, society and culture.
This helps them to develop professional competences suited to addressing multidimensional human problems.
FOR NIGERIANS; Status Qualification Not accepted
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Not accepted Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE)
Entry Requirements
Qualification
Requirement A-levels AAA Advanced Highers AA/AAB
International Baccalaureate (IB) 38 (including core points) with 666 at HL In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course.
Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.
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