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BSc Genetics

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£27,500
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£27,500
typical starting salary
£24,500
£32,000
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
20%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Skilled trades occupations
15%
05
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Design occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Therapy professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (58% response rate)

96%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
76%
Academic Support
79%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
51%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% cheaper 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

96-111
5%
112-127
15%
128-143
25%
144-159
10%
160-175
15%
176-191
15%
192-207
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
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
52%Finance
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track