BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology with a Year in Professional Practice, a biology degree focused on living systems from molecular structures to entire ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Environmental Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory placement year in professional practice. The first year covers experimental foundations through Bioscience Skills: Introduction to Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis, Molecules of Life, Bioscience Skills: Advancing Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis, From Cells to Evolution, Diversity of Life, and Principles of Ecology and Biogeography. The second year advances core knowledge with Molecular Genetics, Bioscience Skills: Developing as an Independent Scientist, The Microbial World, Plant Biology, and Animal Form and Function, alongside optional topics such as Cellular Organisation and Processes and Applied Ecology and Conservation. The final year includes a Research Project and Future Outlooks in Biology, with optional modules allowing students to explore areas like Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Climate Change and Conservation, Saving Endangered Species, Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genetics, Neuroscience, Frontiers in Virology and Immunology, Cancer Biology and Therapy, Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics, Biology of Ageing, Science Communication & Public Engagement, and Sustainable Agriculture.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology grade B or Double Award Applied Science at grade BB including the practical endorsement of any science qualifications taken. IB: 120 tariff points, Typically H5, H6, H6 including Biology 5 at HL
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What students say
Based on about 10 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: 72%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 35%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 5%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bioscience Skills: Introduction to Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- Molecules of Life
- Bioscience Skills: Advancing Experimental Techniques and Data Analysis
- From Cells to Evolution
- Diversity of Life
- Principles of Ecology and Biogeography
- Molecular Genetics
- Bioscience Skills: Developing as an Independent Scientist
- The Microbial World
- Plant Biology
- Animal Form and Function
- Cellular Organisation and Processes
- Applied Ecology and Conservation
- Research Project
- Future Outlooks in Biology
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Climate Change and Conservation
- Saving Endangered Species
- Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genetics
- Neuroscience
- Frontiers in Virology and Immunology
- Cancer Biology and Therapy
- Applied Bioinformatics and Genomics
- Biology of Ageing
- Science Communication & Public Engagement
- Sustainable Agriculture
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent?
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 with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent 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 with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biology with a Year in Professional Practice at University of Kent?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.