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

BScBiochemistry with Integrated Foundation Year

Royal Holloway and Bedford New College
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£28k
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BScBiochemistry

University of St Andrews
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out15%
Salary£30k
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Low

BScBiochemistry (Including Year Abroad)

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

BScMarine Biology (Including Year Abroad)

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

The University of Warwick
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out7%
Salary£29k
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Low

MSciBiology

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

University of Salford, the
PTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£23k*
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MSciMicrobiology and Immunology

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

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied82%
Drop-out25%
Salary£26k
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MBiolMarine and Freshwater Biology

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out10%
Salary£24k
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BScPlant Sciences

University of Bristol
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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MSciBiochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

University of Bristol
FT
Satisfied90%
Drop-out5%
Salary£27k
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MZOOLZoology With Animal Management

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary (3yr)£19k
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BScMedical Genetics

Queen Mary University of London
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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BScBiomedicine

Birkbeck College
FT
Satisfied100%
Drop-out25%
Salary (3yr)£26k
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Low

BScMicrobiology with Professional Experience

The University of Reading
FT
Satisfied82%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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Low

MBiolBiology

The University of Bath
FT
Satisfied98%
Drop-out0%
Salary (3yr)£32k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences (Including Foundation Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Low

MBiochemBiochemistry

Cardiff University
FT
Satisfied84%
Drop-out10%
Salary£26k
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Low

MZOOLZoology With Conservation

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied81%
Drop-out5%
Salary£23k
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Low

BScEcology and Environmental Biology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out20%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScFootball Coaching and Performance (Watford FC Community Sport and Education Trust)

Middlesex University
PTFoundation
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£21k
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BScMolecular Biology

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MBiolBiology

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied83%
Drop-out16%
Salary£25k
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Subject Snapshot

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