BSc Biological Science
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: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 35%
- London: 40%
- South East: 20%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire 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 Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire 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 Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.