University courses
University courses
Search degrees, check A-level, IB Diploma or AP subjects, or follow a pathway from school subjects to a career. None of these tools is an offer of a place.
Explore a pathway
Move between school subjects, a degree and possible work. A link is not an offer and not proof that a degree is enough for a regulated job.
Choose a branch, then a course.
Selected courseBiotechnology
GCSE and IGCSE preparation
- English and mathematics
Often expected at GCSE or IGCSE. Grade thresholds differ, and International GCSEs are not automatically the same as GCSEs.
- Sciences
English language and mathematics at GCSE or IGCSE are commonly expected. Required grades differ by university. International GCSEs are not automatically treated as GCSEs.
A-level subjects
- Biology
Biology plus Chemistry or Mathematics is a common pattern.
- Chemistry
Biology plus Chemistry or Mathematics is a common pattern.
- Mathematics
Biology plus Chemistry or Mathematics is a common pattern.
University courses
- Biotechnology
Biology plus Chemistry or Mathematics is a common pattern.
- Biomedical science
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Biological sciences
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
- Microbiology
An alternative or related degree, not automatically an equivalent qualification.
Possible careers
- Research scientist
Common route. Industry and research roles often want a science degree plus experience. A PhD is common for independent research.
- Biologist
Common route. Biotechnology is an applied biology route, not a licence for a regulated healthcare role.
- Microbiologist
Alternative route. Microbiology content varies. Check the modules if that is the job you want.
This is a possible educational route, not an offer of a place and not a prediction of a job. Direct, common, alternative and postgraduate routes are not the same thing.