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University of Bath · Undergraduate
£2,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
3 yearsDuration
£32,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
91%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Bath, the BSc (Hons) Biology provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study life on all scales, from the molecular to the global ecosystem, with a focus on evolution acting at the level of DNA. Biology encompasses the study of life from molecules to ecosystems. It's an exciting area of study that has a significant impact on our daily lives and is vital to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Molecular and Cell Biology
Genetics and Genomics
Evolution and Natural Selection
Ecology and Biodiversity
Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Developmental Biology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:G110
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB Typical Offer AAB in three A levels including A in Biology and a second science or mathematics subject. The second subject can be: Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics, Electronics, Environmental Science, Food Science or Food Technology, Geography, Geology, Mathematics or Further Mathematics, Physics, Psychology or Statistics Contextual Offer BBB or ABC in three A levels including B in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject. Alternative offers with additional study ABB in three A levels including A in Biology and B in a second science or mathematics subject plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points Typical Offer 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in HL Biology and a second HL science or mathematics subject. You must study Biology to be considered for this course. We may be able to consider for you for this course if you study either Biology or your second science or mathematics subject at Standard Level (but not both). In this case the typical offer is 36 points with 6, 5, 5 in three Higher Level subjects including 6 in Biology or a second science or mathematics subject plus 7 in the Standard Level subject. Contextual Offer 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects including 5 in Biology and 5 in a second science or mathematics subject. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,000
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 — University of Bath
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £31,500 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £37,500 | £48,500 |
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▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 44% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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: CAH03-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
60%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
91%
Overall
Teaching on my course
91%Learning opportunities
95%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
94%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
96%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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