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BSc Biological Sciences

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary
£28,500
Satisfaction
91%
Degree Completion
98%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
85%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,500
typical starting salary
£25,500
£34,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

43%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Sales occupations
5%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
5%

Outcomes

98%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
60%
Career On Track