BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students complete a final-year project providing access to specialized research facilities across molecular and ecological disciplines.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR BBB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR ABB including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 32 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 33 points overall including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
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What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- World of Microorganisms
- Biodiversity
- Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox
- Molecular Basis of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Environmental Biology
- Cell Biology
- Invertebrate Biology
- Plants, People, Planet
- Work Placement
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Coastal and Oceanic Biology
- Applied Ecology with Field Course
- Microorganisms in Action
- Applied Genetics
- Forensics and Toxicology
- Microbial Metabolism and Biocatalysis
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 1
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics II
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Vertebrate Biology
- Diagnostic Microbiology
- Applied Ecology
- Research Project
- Parasitology
- Zoonoses
- Microbiome: Biotechnological applications and ‘Omic manipulations
- Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Behavioural Ecology
- Global Change Biology
- Conservation Biology
- Medical Microbiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £30,000. The £28,000 median after fifteen months is £1,000 more than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast 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 Sciences at Queen's University Belfast?
94% 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 Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 149 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at Queen's University Belfast?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.