MBiol Biological Sciences
About this course
MBiol in Biological Sciences, studying living organisms and their interactions with the environment. The degree combines laboratory and field work, with optional modules available to tailor the programme to specific interests. In the final year (Year 4), students complete a supervised research project at Level 7.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Biology or Chemistry)
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MBiol Biological Sciences (L9Y7) at Cardiff University for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 98%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 25%
- Wales: 30%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 80 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Access course: 1%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MBiol Biological Sciences at Cardiff University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £42,000. The £32,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of MBiol Biological Sciences at Cardiff University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Biological Sciences at Cardiff University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MBiol Biological Sciences at Cardiff University?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MBiol Biological Sciences at Cardiff University?
98% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.