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

BScBiomedical Science (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£29k
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Low

MBiolSciBiological Sciences (Genetics)

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out9%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Low

BScMedical Biochemistry

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

BScSport and Exercise Science

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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Low

MSciVirology and Immunology

University of Bristol
FTFoundation
Satisfied79%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Low

MSciImmunology

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Low

BScBiotechnology (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£23k*
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Low

BScApplied Biosciences

Coventry University
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out65%
Salary£23k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied84%
Drop-out14%
Salary£25k
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Low

MSciBiology

The University of Hull
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences

University of Brighton
FTPlacement
Satisfied88%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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Low

BScBiochemistry

University of Northampton, the
PTPlacement
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Low

MSciMarine Biology

The University of Hull
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£20k
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Low

BScMedical Biochemistry

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied85%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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Low

BScMedical Biochemistry

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out8%
Salary£32k
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Low

MBiolBiological Sciences

University of Edinburgh
FTPlacement
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£26k
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Low

BScZoology

Swansea University
FT
Satisfied95%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£23k
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Low

BScZoology with Foundation Year

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

MSciMarine Biology And Zoology

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied75%
Drop-out0%
Salary£22k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences with Foundation Year

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

MBiolMicrobiology

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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Low

MBiochemBiochemistry

University of York
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied92%
Drop-out5%
Salary£28k
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Low

MZOOLZoology With Herpetology

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out0%
Salary£23k
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Low

BScGenetics

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied72%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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Subject Snapshot

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