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BSc Biology and Psychology

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biology and Psychology
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U16-BIOPSY
Median salary
£26,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 90%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 93%
  • Student voice: 78%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 41 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Working: 58%
  • Working and studying: 20%
  • Further study: 7%
  • Unemployed: 3%

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: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 3%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 5%
  • South East: 1%
  • South West: 1%
  • Wales: 1%
  • Scotland: 83%
  • Northern Ireland: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 15%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biology and Psychology at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biology.

What do graduates of BSc Biology and Psychology at University of Stirling do next?

84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology and Psychology at University of Stirling?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Biology and Psychology at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.

Does BSc Biology and Psychology 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 and Psychology at University of Stirling?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.