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

BScEcology and Wildlife Conservation (with placement year)

The University of Cumbria
FT4Y
Satisfied82%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Medium

BScApplied Bioscience & Zoology

University of the West of Scotland
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied97%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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Medium

BScBiology with Foundation Year

University of Keele
FT4Y
Satisfied94%
Drop-out60%
Salary£24k
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Medium

BScSport and Exercise Science

The University of Huddersfield
FT3Y
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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Medium

BScZoology

The University of Cumbria
FT3Y
Satisfied77%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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Medium

BScZoology with Ornithology

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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Medium

BScMarine Biology

University of Salford, the
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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Medium

BScZoology with Primatology

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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Medium

BScBiochemistry with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
FT4YPlacement
Satisfied81%
Drop-out40%
Salary (3yr)£22k
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BScZoology

University of Salford, the
FT3YPlacement
Satisfied87%
Drop-out30%
Salary£24k
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Medium

BScBiology

Anglia Ruskin University
FT3Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Medium

BScConservation and Community Engagement

Anglia Ruskin University
FT3Y
Satisfied97%
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Medium

BScBiochemistry and Genetics with a Foundation Year

Swansea University
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences

Glasgow Caledonian University
FT4Y
Satisfied73%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£25k
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Medium

BScEcology and Conservation with Science Foundation Year

University of Lincoln
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied71%
Drop-out20%
Salary£24k
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Medium

BScWildlife Conservation Biology with Placement

University of Gloucestershire
FT4Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£20k
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Medium

BScMarine Biology And Zoology

Bangor University
FT3YPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied78%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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Medium

BScBiology [with Placement Year]

Anglia Ruskin University
FT4Y
Satisfied90%
Drop-out30%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Medium

BScMarine Biology with Foundation Year

University of Plymouth
FT4Y
Satisfied86%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Medium

BScZoology

The University of Hull
FT3Y
Satisfied92%
Drop-out20%
Salary£21k
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Medium

BScBiological Sciences with Foundation Year

University of Plymouth
FT4Y
Satisfied87%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Medium

BScBiochemistry and Genetics with a Placement Year

Swansea University
FT4Y
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Medium

BScBiochemistry

University of Bedfordshire
FT3Y
Satisfied78%
Drop-out20%
Salary£23k
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BScBiology with Foundation Year

University of Derby
FT4YPlacementAbroad
Satisfied81%
Drop-out25%
Salary£24k
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Subject Snapshot

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