BSc Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology. Core topics include programming, data analysis, statistics, research methods, and fieldwork. The degree includes a final-year research project. Optional residential field courses to overseas destinations such as Brazil and Mallorca are available, with the option to complete a year abroad at a partner university.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should have A level Biology/Applied Science at Grade C or above (or merit from relevant BTEC). Applicants taking the reformed A-level must also Pass the practical element. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 30 points including 5 in HL Biology Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 18 credits at Merit in Biology
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What students say
Based on about 8 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: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 69%
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: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 9%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 4%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
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: 95%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 2
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Microbiology
- Cells and Organelles
- Diversity of Life
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Evolution
- Human Physiology
- Ecology
- Genetic Analysis
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Molecular Evolution and Genomics
- Metabolism
- Principles of Conservation
- Cellular Regulation and Biotechnology
- Ecological Monitoring
- Protein Biochemistry
- Animal Behaviour
- Final Year Project (Biology & Marine Biology)
- STEM Education Projects
- Red Listing Conservation Project
- Field Studies (Biology)
- Sex and Social Behaviour
- Pharmacology and Diagnostics
- Saving our Seas / Saving our Planet
- Bacterial Genome Sequencing
- Professional Consultancy Project
- Biotechnology: Advances and Applications
- Human Genetics
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Cancer Biology
- Deep Dives and Big Conversations in Bioscience
- Biological Sciences Year Abroad
- Placement Year in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences
- Project Planning and Preparation
- Research Project (MSci)
- Environmental Change in the Anthropocene
- Water in the Environment
- Global Conservation
- Ecology for Conservation
- Diseases in Biomedicine
- Bench to Bedside
- Environmental Change and Health
- Introduction to Programming
- Research Skills in Environmental and Life Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Hull 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 Hull?
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 Hull?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biology at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Hull?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.