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
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AI Impact
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BScMarine Biology

University of Salford, the
PT
Satisfied
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Salary (subject)£23k*
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MSciBiological Sciences

The University of East Anglia
FT
Satisfied86%
Drop-out17%
Salary£25k
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MSciBiology

The University of Hull
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£23k
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BScGenetics (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
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Salary (3yr)£24k
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MBiolBiochemistry

The University of Liverpool
FTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£26k
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MSciTropical Marine Biology (Including Placement Year)

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

The University of Manchester
FTFoundation
Satisfied86%
Drop-out8%
Salary£32k
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MSciMarine Biology And Zoology

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

University of Exeter
FT
Satisfied80%
Drop-out0%
Salary£27k
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BScHuman Biology (Including Placement Year)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScBiology (with Foundation Year)

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

Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£34k
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BScConservation and Community Engagement

Anglia Ruskin University
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£21k
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MSciMarine Biology And Oceanography

Bangor University
FTPlacementAbroadFoundation
Satisfied85%
Drop-out10%
Salary£22k
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BScBiology and Marine Biology

University of Southampton
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£27k
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MSciTropical Marine Biology (Including Year Abroad)

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out13%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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BScBiological Sciences (Including Year Abroad)

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

University of Durham
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out40%
Salary£29k
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MZOOLZoology With Herpetology

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

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

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied89%
Drop-out0%
Salary£25k
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BScEcology and Conservation

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

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied94%
Drop-out10%
Salary£25k
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MSciBiochemistry

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied100%
Drop-out10%
Salary£27k
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Subject Snapshot

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