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BSc Human Biology

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /64
Graduate Salary£23,500
Satisfaction86%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£23,500
typical starting salary
£21,000
£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
25%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
06
Protective service occupations
★ Professional
10%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
10%
08
Welfare and housing associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (83% response rate)

78%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
93%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
97%
Learning Resources
83%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% 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

64-79
20%
80-95
5%
96-111
30%
112-127
20%
128-143
15%
144-159
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
70%
Access
30%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

25%
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

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
15%Welfare and housing associate
8%Protective service

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track