Biology (with optional placement year)
University of SuffolkCourse Overview
Offered by University of Suffolk, the BSc (Hons) Biology (with optional placement year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Ipswich, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course is a well-rounded programme in the field of Biology; it contains a number of optional modules at level 5 and 6 that allow you to select specialisms matched to your interest and career aspirations. The course intends to furnish you with the knowledge and skills to become an employable life science graduate in a range of areas including, but not limited to laboratory work, research, biotechnology, teaching, agriculture, bio-sustainability, human health, global health, scientific journalism, pharmacology, ecotoxicology, and sustainability; many graduates from previous iterations of... International tuition fees are £15,690 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Applicants are expected to hold A-level Biology or a Science related subject at Grade C or above. |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£15,690
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Suffolk
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,500 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £21,500 | £28,000 | £35,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
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
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