BSc Evolutionary Biology
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Evolutionary Biology, a human biology degree centred on the historical processes of life and biodiversity. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans four years full time and is structured around a progression from foundational biological principles to specialized study. The first year covers core principles through Biology 1 and Biology 2. The second year builds on this foundation with modules such as Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Research Methods in Biology. In the third year, students can select from optional modules including Animal Behaviour, Ecosystems and Conservation, Evolution, Genes, Cells and Development, Infection and Disease, and Methods in Aquatic Biology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry Mathematics Physics. IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry Mathematics Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Modules
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Ecology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Research Methods in Biology
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Zoology
- Animal Behaviour
- Ecosystems and Conservation
- Evolution
- Genes, Cells and Development
- Infection and Disease
- Methods in Aquatic Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Evolutionary Biology at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Biosciences (other).
What do graduates of BSc Evolutionary Biology at University of St Andrews do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Evolutionary Biology at University of St Andrews?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Evolutionary Biology at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 207 UCAS points.
Does BSc Evolutionary Biology at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Evolutionary Biology at University of St Andrews?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.