BSc Biology
About this course
BSc in Biology, covering the study of organisms from cellular processes to ecosystem dynamics. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. The programme includes a Tropical Zoology Field Course and a final-year Research Project, with practical laboratory and field components throughout.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC with B in Biology IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Biology at Higher Level
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Other Health Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 35%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 270 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 22%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Modules
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Biologists
- Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
- Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
- Research Methods
- Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Bench to Bedside and Beyond
- Blood Science
- Cellular and Molecular Pathology
- Controlled Environment Crop Production and Horticulture
- Freshwater Biology
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Biology
- One Health Microbiology
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Tropical Zoology Field Course
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Wildlife Surveying
- Biotechnology
- Research Project
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Parasitology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at Aberystwyth University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology at Aberystwyth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biology at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biology at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
How many students continue on BSc Biology at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.