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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: V403

Bioarchaeology

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£26,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Bioarchaeology at University of York is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Bioarchaeology enables us to paint a more vivid picture of the human past. BSc Bioarchaeology combines the sciences with an interest in history and ancient populations. York is home to the BioArCh centre, a collaborative research facility formed by the Departments of Archaeology, Biology and Chemistry. International tuition fees are £26,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Human Osteoarchaeology and Skeletal Analysis
Isotopic Analysis and Palaeodiets
Ancient DNA and Molecular Techniques
Archaeological Excavation and Site Methods
Environmental Archaeology and Palaeoecology
Protein Analysis and Biomolecular Archaeology
Bioarchaeological Research Design and Practice
Archaeological Science Laboratory Techniques
UCAS Code:V403
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB

Essential Subject: Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Studies, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science or Life and Health Sciences) is essential.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

With Higher Level Science or Mathematics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£80,700

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£35,000
3 years£24,500£29,000£35,500
5 years£29,000£36,000£46,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH07). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

30%Working
30%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
71%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
63%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Bioarchaeology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#20UK Ranking
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