BSc Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme offers a placement year between the second and final stages, and final-year students complete an independent research project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 A level: BCC (At least a grade C in Biology (or equivalent qualification)) T Level: Merit in Science BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 9%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 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).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Bioscience in Practice
- Global Citizenship and Professional Development
- Ecology and Evolution
- The Science of Life
- Biodiversity & Ecophysiology
- Clinical Genetics
- Biological Problem Solving
- Understanding life through Data
- The Cell
- Microbial Ecology
- Human Physiology and Disease
- Adaptation to Environment
- Diagnostic Molecular Biology
- Field Biology
- Independent Studies
- Biotechnology
- Cell Signalling in Health and Disease
- Habitat Management
- Oncology and Immunology
- Student Initiated Module/Other
- Marine Biology
- Science Communication
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Derby 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 University of Derby?
75% 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 Derby?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biology at University of Derby 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 Biology at University of Derby include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Derby?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.