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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Natural Sciences (Biology) (Q64-BIO)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in biological sciences with the BSc (Hons) Natural Sciences (Biology) (Q64-BIO) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll explore diverse aspects of biology from cells to whole organisms, with further options to study subject areas such as human biology, or to explore the role of science in society. You’ll develop analytical and scientific literacy skills carrying out practical work and a research project. Key features of the course - Accredited by the Society for Natural Sciences (SNS) - Awarded interim accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) - Covers a contemporary understanding of a wide range of biolo... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Cellular and Molecular Biology
Genetics and Heredity
Ecology and Environmental Biology
Physiology and Homeostasis
Evolution and Biodiversity
Research Methods and Scientific Practice
Human Biology and Health Sciences
Biological Data Analysis and Statistics
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£36,000
3 years£19,500£26,500£37,500
5 years£22,500£31,500£44,000

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
£26,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 21% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£26,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01-02 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

65%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH03-01 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
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
92%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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