BSc Biology
About this course
BSc in BSc Biology, a biology degree focused on the breadth and depth of biological sciences from genes to ecosystems. The course begins with a broad foundation across the full spectrum of life sciences, followed by flexibility in later years to tailor studies, choose between switching to BSc Zoology or BSc Plant Sciences, and participate in a practical research project and a week-long field-based or laboratory-based course.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. IB: 36 points overall with 18 at Higher Level, including 6, 6 at Higher Level in Biology and another science-related subject. Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics. BTEC: DDD in Applied Science BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma, with Distinctions in five required Biology units Find out more about BTEC entry requirements
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Biology (C100) at the University of Bristol for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 103 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 54%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 8%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 37%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 325 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 28%
- Wales: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Bristol earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £36,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £48,500. The £36,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology at University of Bristol?
91% 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 University of Bristol?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Bristol?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.