The Placement Bursary
University of Bath · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course

The BSc (Hons) Biology with professional placement at University of Bath is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-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 97% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
| 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. |
| 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
International Student Fee
£32,000
per year
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.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate

University of Bath offers Biology with professional placement as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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