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BSc Biology

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Part-timeSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /72
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion60%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work95%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£36,000
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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 155 respondents (55% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
89%
Assessment & Feedback
93%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
93%
Learning Resources
74%
Student Voice

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Entry Qualifications

A-level
39%
Other HE
24%
Other
19%
Degree
16%
Access
1%
No qualifications
1%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

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

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

60%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
65%
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