BACHELOR OF ARTS [B.A] (BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES)

  • Country United Kingdom
  • Course Duration 3 years
  • Course Type Full Time
  • Courses Campus On Campus
  • Language Specification ENGLISH
  • Program Level Graduate
  • Education Required Undergraduate
  • Admission intake Oct 15
  • Minimum GPA 3.5

Application Charges

Application Fee Tution Fee
USD 22 USD 44,780

Program Description

Program Description

  • BA in Biological Sciences at the University of Oxford offered a program for a duration of 3 years.
  • The University of Oxford also ranked 4th in QS World University Ranking 2020.
  • This course is offered on a full-time basis.
  • The modular structure of the Oxford Biology course encourages a cross-disciplinary approach.
  • It allows students to study either a general background encompassing a comprehensive range of topics or specialize in detailed aspects of animals, plants, cells, or ecology.
  • The course now incorporates an optional fourth year, meaning students can either leave after three years with a BA or choose to stay on and complete an extended project under the supervision of an academic member of staff.
  • The Biology degree is taught jointly by the Departments of Plant Sciences and Zoology, with almost all teaching taking place in the University's Science Area. 
  • In this course, skills training in the second year is also compulsory and covers a whole range of more advanced practical and quantitative skills essential for a modern biologist. 
  • Lectures and practical class sizes will vary depending on the options chosen.
  • They will normally range from around 115 students in the class to as few as 20 students in the class.
  • Some teaching may also be delivered by postgraduate students who are usually studying at the doctorate level.
  • The average salary goes up to 113,500 USD after completing this program.
  • The Employment rate of the University of Oxford is 91%.

Other Requirements

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:
  • Applicants are required to have Biology and either Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics to A-level, Advanced Higher, Higher Level in the IB or another equivalent.
  • The minimum CGPA is determined annually. It is never lower than 7.5.
  • Students must be qualified in IELTS or TOEFL and PTE.
English-Language Proficiency Eligibility: Successful completion of one of the following is sufficient to demonstrate English-language proficiency:
  • At least one or two years of study in English at a recognized university/college.
  • A one-year post-graduate certificate at a recognized college in English.

Extra Notes

Required Document List

The Documents required are:
  • Higher Secondary School Certificate - The certificate provided by the education board after completion of the Higher secondary education.
  • Statement of marks - The marks statement provided by the education board.
  • Financial Documentation - The Proof that shows the financial background of the student.
  • Letter of Recommendation - This shows who recommended the student to pursue the degree.
  • Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
  • Resume/CV - This provides a summary of your experience and skills.
  • English Language Requirement Scores like TOEFL, IELTS,..etc.
  • Exam scores like GMAT, GRE are to be submitted.