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

MSciTropical Marine Biology

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

MBiolSciBiological Sciences (Physiology with Pharmacology)

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

BScBiological Sciences

Loughborough University
FT
Satisfied96%
Drop-out0%
Salary£29k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences with Foundation Year

The University of Surrey
FTAbroad
Satisfied88%
Drop-out10%
Salary (3yr)£28k
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Low

BScEnvironmental Science

University of the West of England, Bristol
FTPlacement
Satisfied83%
Drop-out20%
Salary£25k
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Low

BScBiochemistry (Including Placement Year)

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

MBiolSciBiological Sciences

The University of Leicester
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied89%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Low

BScApplied Biosciences

Coventry University
PTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£23k*
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Low

BScMicrobiology

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Low

MSciBiomedical Science

The University of Essex
FT
Satisfied92%
Drop-out15%
Salary (3yr)£24k
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Low

BScEcology

Prifysgol Aberystwyth
FT
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£21k
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Low

BScZoology

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

BScZoology with Foundation Year

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

BScMarine & Freshwater Biology

Edinburgh Napier University
PTAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (subject)£23k*
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Low

MSciMarine Biology And Oceanography

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

BScBiology and Marine Biology

University of Southampton
FT
Satisfied91%
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Low

MSciTropical Marine Biology (Including Year Abroad)

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

MZOOLZoology With Herpetology

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

MSciBiochemistry

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

BScMedical Biochemistry

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

MBiolBiotechnology

University of York
FTPlacementAbroad
Satisfied
Drop-out
Salary (3yr)£27k
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Low

BScBiological Sciences

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

MSciBiology

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

BScBiotechnology (Including Year Abroad)

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

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