BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 12%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 37%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 10%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM).
- 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, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University?
88% 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 (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University?
The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). 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).
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at Nottingham Trent University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.