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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

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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    44,544 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 44,544 USD

    Start date
    January, August
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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
    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
    9,290 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 9,290 USD

    Start date
    March, September
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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
    9,108 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,297 CAD

    Start date
    September
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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
    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
    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
    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
    22,928 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 18,550 GBP

    Start date
    November, January, September
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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
    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
    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
    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
    3,714 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 5,014 CAD

    Start date
    January, May, September
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Certificate in life sciences

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    Bioscience Technology - PGCert Holland College, Canada

    Program type
    Postgraduate certificate
    Duration
    1 year
    Annual tuition fee
    9,438 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 12,742 CAD

    Start date
    August
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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
    29,719 USD

    Fee in university's local currency 23,430 GBP

    Start date
    September
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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.