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BSc Biological Sciences

University of the West of England, Bristol🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction91%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£27,500
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Caring personal services
10%
05
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Skilled trades occupations
10%
07
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (73% response rate)

96%
Teaching Quality
90%
Assessment & Feedback
83%
Academic Support
97%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
89%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Bristol
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,860
💸12% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
30%
96-111
15%
112-127
20%
128-143
15%
144-159
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
65%
Other HE
20%
Access
5%
Foundation
5%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
12%Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
6%Caring personal services

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
50%
Career On Track