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Life Sciences degrees abroad
As a life sciences student, you’ll learn about the life processes, structures, and functions of living organisms. It’s the perfect option if you’re looking to combine your diverse scientific interests into one degree.
During your course, you’ll investigate a vast array of scientific topics, including biology, chemistry, toxicology, and environmental science. You’ll develop the laboratory skills needed to work in scientific settings, and engage with cutting-edge research taking place in the field.
Our planet is teeming with life and there’s so much of it to explore. Studying abroad is a terrific opportunity to encounter new animals, plants, and habitats, and learn from world-leading scientists at the same time.

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Life Sciences program structure
Bachelor’s degrees in life sciences can be studied over three years full-time or four years with an industry placement. Placements are an unbeatable way to gather hands-on experience and sample possible careers.
If you’ve set your sights on gaining a US college degree, you’ll also study over four years. You’ll complete two years of liberal arts classes before majoring in life sciences for the other half of your program.
You can study a one or two-year master’s degree in life sciences, but you’ll need to narrow your focus and specialize in the topics you’re most passionate about. After finishing your MSc, you can contribute to scholarly research and discussion by pursuing a PhD. A doctorate degree generally takes between four and six years to complete.
As a life sciences student, you’ll benefit from a wide range of teaching methods. As well as traditional lectures, seminars, and tutorials, you’ll attend group workshops, practical laboratories, and field trips.
Life sciences is a highly versatile program, so you’ll have plenty of room to personalize your degree with elective modules. However, here a few of the core units delivered at most universities:
- Fundamental laboratory skills for scientists
- Introduction to biochemistry
- Biodiversity
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Molecular and cellular biology
- Plant biology
- Genes, evolution, and development
- Marine biology
Best countries to study life sciences
Life Sciences study abroad programs
Life sciences undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in life sciences
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Applied Life Sciences - BASc (Hons) Lakehead University, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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20,963 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,300 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Bioscience and Philosophy - BA/BSc Lipscomb University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,860 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,860 USD
- Start date
- January, May
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Bioscience (Joint with University of Prince Edward Island) - Dual BSc/Dip Holland College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's/Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,108 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,297 CAD
- Start date
- September
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Cell and Molecular Bioscience - BSc Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,463 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,621 NZD
- Start date
- February
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Education: Secondary Life Sciences - BSED Baylor University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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44,544 USD
Fee in university's local currency 44,544 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Associate in life sciences
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Bioscience Non-Teaching - ASc Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Bioscience Technology - AASc Portland Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,290 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,290 USD
- Start date
- March, September
Diploma in life sciences
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Bioscience (Joint with University of Prince Edward Island) - Dual BSc/Dip Holland College, Canada
- Program type
- Bachelor's/Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,108 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,297 CAD
- Start date
- September
Pathway in life sciences
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Engineering, Computing and Life Sciences - FD Liverpool John Moores University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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17,922 USD
Fee in university's local currency 14,500 GBP
- Start date
- November, January, October
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International Foundation Year: Health, Medical and Life Sciences - UGP Cardiff University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,338 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,500 GBP
- Start date
- January, November, September
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Life Sciences (International Year One) - UGP University of Essex, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,871 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,820 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Life Sciences, Foundation program - UGP University of Aberdeen, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,928 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,550 GBP
- Start date
- November, January, September
Life sciences graduate programs
Master's in life sciences
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Applied Bioscience - MSc Ontario Tech University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,798 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,124 CAD
- Start date
- June, October
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Cell and Molecular Bioscience (Thesis) - MSc Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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22,416 USD
Fee in university's local currency 37,571 NZD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
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Health Science: Bioscience - MHSc Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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24,384 USD
Fee in university's local currency 40,870 NZD
- Start date
- November, February, July
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Environmental & Life Sciences - MSc Brandon University, Canada
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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3,714 USD
Fee in university's local currency 5,014 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
Certificate in life sciences
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Bioscience Technology - PGCert Holland College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate certificate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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9,438 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,742 CAD
- Start date
- August
Pathway in life sciences
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Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences (Pre-Masters) - PGP University of Glasgow, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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29,719 USD
Fee in university's local currency 23,430 GBP
- Start date
- September
Future life sciences careers
Upon graduation, you’ll have the knowledge and skills needed to bring your dream career to life.
Life sciences graduates go on to work in a variety of fields like healthcare, research, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and conservation. Here’s an idea of some popular graduate career destinations:
- Biochemist
- Clinical research associate
- Botanist
- Ecologist
- Geneticist
- Microbiologist
- Pharmacologist
- Zoologist
To secure some of the positions listed above, you might need to undertake advanced training. If you’re unsure of how to achieve your career ambitions, most universities have an employability office that can help.
