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
Low

BScBiological Sciences (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary£29k
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Low

BScWildlife Conservation with Zoo Biology with Foundation Year

University of Salford, the
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£23k*
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Low

MBiochemBiochemistry

The University of Bath
FT
Satisfied93%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£30k
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Low

MSciMarine Biology And Oceanography

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£22k
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Low

BScConservation and Community Engagement

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Low

BScBiology

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied78%
Drop-out0%
Salary£26k
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Low

BScBiomedical Sciences

University of Southampton
FTPlacement
Satisfied90%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Low

BScBiology (with Foundation Year)

University of Suffolk
PT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£23k*
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Low

BScZoology

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied76%
Drop-out35%
Salary£24k
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Low

BScZoology

University of Keele
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Low

MSciGenetics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied81%
Drop-out4%
Salary£23k
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Low

BScHuman Biology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary£29k
OVERALLB
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Low

BScBiological Sciences

Nottingham Trent University
FTPlacement
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Low

MSciBiochemistry

University of Exeter
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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Low

BScGenetics

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Low

MSciBiology

University of Bristol
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Low

MBioZoology

University of Lincoln
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary£22k
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Low

MSciBiochemistry and Biotechnology

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Low

BScZoology

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied87%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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Low

MSciZoology

University of Sussex
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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Low

BScEcology and Conservation

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out35%
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Low

BScMolecular Biology

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied91%
Drop-out0%
Salary£32k
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MSciBiotechnology

University of Nottingham, the
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied83%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Subject Snapshot

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