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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C104

Biology (Placement Year)

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£31,815Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
99%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Biology (Placement Year) at Lancaster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation, medical advancements, or biotechnology, studying our Biology BSc (Placement Year) will help you play a crucial role in shaping a better future. Play a role in tackling the world’s greatest challenges: - How do we feed a growing population? - How can we fight some of the world’s most deadly or chronic diseases? A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Themes such as genetics and evolution in more depth
Your journey through biology
Important Information
UCAS Code:C104
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

including Biology and one other science subject from: Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

International Baccalaureate

35 points

Including 16 points from the best 3 Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and 6 in one other HL science subject from Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, or Psychology

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£31,815

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£127,260

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Lancaster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,500£25,000£29,000
3 years£20,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£26,000£31,000£40,000

UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 17% above UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£26,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

48%Working
18%Studying
17%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
67%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
99%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
97%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

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India Scholarship – Undergraduate

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

£3,000scholarship value
  • For India students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Lancaster Sanctuary Fellowship

Lancaster University · Undergraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Lancaster University

About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Biology (Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#24UK Ranking
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