BSc Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology, covering the breadth of the discipline from genetics to ecology. Core topics include Statistics, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Project Management. The final year includes a research project module culminating in a conference presentation, and an optional professional placement with an employer is available.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include Biology but to exclude General Studies Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C and CC at A Level to include Biology but to exclude General Studies Science Requirement: Applicants taking Science A levels in England will need to pass the practical element alongside achieving the requested grade(s) BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject which must include Biology modules Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma in Science and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: P Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C/Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 85%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 3%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 63%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 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).
Modules
- Skills and Professional Development 1*
- Genetics and Evolution
- Diversity of Cellular Life
- Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
- Biodiversity
- Principles of Ecology
- Skills and Professional Development 2*
- Evolutionary Biology Seminar
- Human Molecular Genetics
- Comparative Vertebrate Zoology
- Microorganisms and Disease
- Behavioural Ecology
- Applied Tropical Conservation
- The Invisible World
- Professional Practice and Placement
- Research Project and Career Development*
- Humans and Other Primates
- Human Variation
- Global Health Challenges
- Global Ecological Challenges
- Regenerative Medicine
- Marine and Freshwater Ecology
- Conservation Technology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at University of South Wales 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 Biology at University of South Wales?
94% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biology at University of South Wales 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).