BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Clinical Skills, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students choose to specialise in Medical Biology or Molecular Biology at the end of Year 1. An independent project in the final year may be laboratory-based, a data project, or a systematic review of research literature.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 112-128 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, including Biology or Biological Science at grade C or above, or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternatively, a BTEC Extended Diploma in an appropriate science subject with grades Distinction, Merit, Merit to Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DMM - DDM). GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. Alternatively, we will consider a range of Level 3 qualifications, such as an Access Course in a relevant science subject (e.g. Biology, Science, Medicine or Medical and Biosciences). This will need to have been passed with 112 UCAS points, with a minimum of 21 Level 3 credits in Biology and/or Chemistry at a Merit grade. Applications from those who have undertaken a Science foundation year will also be considered. BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year: 64 UCAS tariff points For full entry requirement details, visit the Science Foundation Year course page . Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. For more details, check out our English Language Programmes . If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 93 offers from 101 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
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: 40%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 35%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 64%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Human Physiology and Anatomy
- Genes to Tissues
- Introduction to Biochemistry
- Scientific and Laboratory Skills
- Evolutionary Biology, Research Methods and Skills
- Proteins and Metabolism
- Infection and Immunity
- Pathobiology
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biology of the Cell
- Project (Bioscience)
- Future Skills Apply
- Bioscience Innovation and Enterprise
- Pharmacotherapy of Infection and Cancer
- Clinical Biochemistry, Haematology and Transfusion Science
- Bioinformatics: Decoding Life’s Data
- Drugs, Brain and Behaviour
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University do next?
45% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 93 offers from 101 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University 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 Biological Sciences at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at Kingston University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.