Subject Guide

Biological Sciences

Compare Biological Sciences degrees, uncover real graduate earnings, check student satisfaction, and make an informed decision about your future.

Full UK Coverage Official HESA Data Career Outcomes
Average Graduate Salary
£23,000
Real earnings 15 months after graduation (Full-time)
Total Courses968
Data SourceOffice for Students
Every course is measured for its exposure to AI, robotics and scientific advancement over time - so you can see the likely graduate pathways.
AI Impact
Medium

BScBiological and Biomedical Sciences (joint degree with National University of Singapore)

University of Dundee
FT4Y
Satisfied85%
Drop-out15%
Salary£23k
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Medium

BScBiomedical Science

The University of Bradford
FT3YFoundation
Satisfied74%
Drop-out17%
Salary£26k
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Medium

MSciBiomedical Sciences

University of Southampton
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied80%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Medium

BScMedical Sciences

The University of Westminster
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BScBiological Sciences

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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Medium

BScMarine Biology

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied80%
Drop-out5%
Salary£26k
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BScMolecular and Cellular Biology

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScSport and Exercise Science

University of Newcastle Upon Tyne
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out8%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Medium

BScZoology

Queen's University of Belfast
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out20%
Salary£28k
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Medium

MSciHuman Embryology and Developmental Biology with Industrial Placement

University of Aberdeen
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied86%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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BScZoology

University of Plymouth
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary£24k
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BScSport and Exercise Science

University of Stirling
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out16%
Salary£26k
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BScBiochemistry with Foundation Year

The University of Hull
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BScMicrobiology (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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MSciGenetics (Immunology) with Industrial Placement

University of Aberdeen
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScSport & Exercise Science

Edge Hill University
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied87%
Drop-out16%
Salary£24k
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Medium

BScGenetics

The University of Leeds
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied85%
Drop-out25%
Salary£26k
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BScEcology and Conservation (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Medium

BScMedical Physiology

The University of Leicester
FT3YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out12%
Salary£25k
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BScMarine Biology

University of Aberdeen
FT4YAbroad
Satisfied79%
Drop-out5%
Salary£25k
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Medium

MSciGenetics with Industrial Placement

University of Aberdeen
FT5YAbroad
Satisfied91%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Medium

BScWildlife Conservation (with Foundation Year)

Nottingham Trent University
FT4Y
Satisfied95%
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Medium

BScBiotechnology

University of Nottingham, the
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied73%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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BScMicrobiology

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT3Y
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

Total Courses968
Avg Graduate Salary£23,000
Data SourceOffice for Students