BSc Biology
About this course
This BSc (Hons) in Biology integrates ecology, zoology, and biomedical science. Core topics include statistics, laboratory techniques, research methods, fieldwork, and project management. The first year allows students to switch to BSc Zoology or BSc Wildlife Conservation Biology, and a placement year can be added or removed until the end of the second year. Assessment is coursework-only, with overseas field research in Year 2 and field placements in Year 3 available.
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Entry requirements
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
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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: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 50%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Diversity and Evolution
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Biochemistry
- Animal Physiology
- Methods in Biology
- Ethics in Biosciences
- Field Research Training
- Animal Behaviour
- Microbiology
- Plant ecology and diversity
- Research: Skills & Proposal: Biology
- Internship
- Biogeography
- Cellular Pathology
- Mammalian Reproduction
- Anatomy & Biomechanics
- Marine Ecology
- Field Research
- Monitoring & Management of Habitats & Species
- Geographic Information Systems
- Biology Dissertation
- Biotechnology
- Professional Experience
- Field Placement
- Avian Biology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Pollution in Ecological Systems
- Parasitology
- Evolution and Behaviour
- Neuroscience
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Frontiers in Cancer Medicine
- Reintroduction & Rewilding
- Wildlife Disease
- Advanced Geographic Information Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £33,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Gloucestershire do next?
60% 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 Gloucestershire?
92% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Gloucestershire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.