BSc Biological Sciences
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 25%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton 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).
Does BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at University of Brighton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.