BSc Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Environmental Analysis. The course offers a flexible structure allowing breadth of study or specialism, and a professional placement year is available. Practical work takes place on campus, which features woodland, grassland, and freshwater habitats.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level - grades BBB-BCC including Biology, Human Biology, Biological Sciences or Social Biology. BTEC - Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM) in a relevant subject. T Levels – grade Merit in a relevant subject. International Baccalaureate - a minimum of 32 points to include Biology or a related subject at Higher Level. Access to HE courses - Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or Higher in a Science or related subject). If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 50%
- Wales: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Techniques
- Ecology and Diversity of Life
- Anatomy and Physiology
- The Microbial World
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Communicating Science
- Biological Systems
- Biology in Society
- Research Skills for Biology
- Conservation Ecology
- Human Pathophysiology and Nutrition
- Food Analysis
- Human Nutrition
- Environmental Management
- Behavioural Ecology
- Microbial Applications and Biotech
- Clinical Psychology
- The Marketing Business
- Environment and Education
- Professional Placement Year
- Dissertation Planning
- Dissertation Publication
- Plants and People
- Environmental Practice
- Mechanisms of Disease
- Applied Sports Exercise and Nutrition
- Anatomy, Physiology and Metabolism for Physical Activity
- Food Safety
- Epidemiology and Public Health
- Wildlife Photography
- Investigations in Microbiology
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation Field Course
- Publishing Industry Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at Bath Spa University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £37,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Biology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology at Bath Spa University?
85% 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 Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at Bath Spa University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.