BSc Biology
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 79%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Stirling do next?
90% 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 Stirling?
93% 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 Stirling?
The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biology at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Stirling?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.