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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C101
Biological Sciences
University of BirminghamBirmingham, England
3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Home)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Birmingham, the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. The 4-year Biological Sciences with Study in Continental Europe BSc empowers you to explore biology in-depth while enhancing your language skills. By combining hands-on training with essential skills, we ensure you excel in your career. Gain practical experience and broaden your horizons through cultural exploration! Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.
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UCAS Code:C101
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AAB To include A Level Biology/Human Biology and a second science: Chemistry, Mathematics (or Further Mathematics or Statistics), Physics, Geography, Geology, Psychology and one from French, German or Spanish. Specified subjects excluded for entry: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Citizenship Studies, Applied Science, Communication and Culture, Critical Studies, Global Perspectives, Science in Society, Use of Maths and World Development. Minimum of five GCSEs to include Mathematics, English and double award science at grade 4/C, and grade 6/B in a relevant foreign language (French, German or Spanish). Please note that this course is not suitable for native or bilingual speakers, as improved language skills is one of the main learning outcomes for the year in Europe. International students who would like to spend part of their education in their native country could consider the course Biological Sciences with Professional Placement BSc as an alternative, which would allow them to apply for placements outside the UK. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points 6, 6, 5 in Higher Level subjects plus 32 points overall. Higher Level subjects need to include the required subjects as defined for the A Level qualification. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 64 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Each academic year consists of 120 credits, typically divided into 20-credit modules. English language requirements If you are an international student, you will need to demonstrate you have a suitable level of English proficiency, usually through the form of an IELTS or equivalent qualification or a Presessional English course. £9,790 per year for domestic (UK) students for 2026/27 If Parliament agree
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £27,500 | £31,000 |
| 3 years | £22,000 | £26,000 | £33,500 |
| 5 years | £27,500 | £34,500 | £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
£26,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 33% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 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
70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%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
73%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
64%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
95%Student voice
43%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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