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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: Z093

Biological Sciences (Extended Degree)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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5 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Gain a deeper understanding of living systems and investigate the technologies, medicines, and research which will shape their future. Formerly named 'Biology', this course offers a broad and deep understanding of the scientific study of living things and explores important and rapidly advancing topics in modern science, like biotechnology, biomedicine, and environmental technology. You can also opt for a specialist pathway of study - meaning you can choose to continue with your broad degree or specialise in biotechnology or neurobiology. Whichever pathway you choose, there’ll be oppo... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Biology and Chemistry
Principles of Cell Biology
Genetics and Molecular Biology
Ecology and Environmental Science
Physiology and Homeostasis
Microbiology and Immunology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Biochemistry and Metabolism
UCAS Code:Z093
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points56

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£99,250

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£31,000
3 years£19,500£23,500£28,500
5 years£24,500£29,000£36,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Biological Sciences (Extended Degree) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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