BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences, a biology degree exploring the scientific study of living organisms and life processes. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, and Human Behaviour. The curriculum offers specialist pathways including Biodiversity and Conservation, Cell and Developmental Biology, Genetics, Human Genetics, or Zoology. The first year covers core topics through Foundations of Life, Molecular Cell Biology, Organisms, Evolution and Ecology, and Cells to Organisms. The second year expands technical proficiency with Fundamentals of Molecular Biology and Animal Biodiversity, alongside optional modules such as Plant Biology and Infection. Final-year options allow students to focus on specific interests through modules like Biology of Ageing, Vertebrate Life and Evolution, and Computational and Systems Biology.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA (Biology required plus one from Chemistry, Life and Health Sciences, Mathematics or Physics.) IB: 38 points (A total of 18 points in three higher level subjects including Biology at grade 6 and one from Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, with no higher level score below 5. For Mathematics, the course will accept either ‘Analysis and Approaches’ or ‘Applications and Interpretation’ at higher level.)
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- 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 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 54%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Baccalaureate: 30%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Sciences Specialism 1
- Biological Sciences Specialism 2
- Foundations of Life
- Organisms, Evolution and Ecology
- Year 1: Fundamental Scientific Skills and Grand Challenges
- Year 1: Foundations of Programming and Data Handling
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Cells to Organisms
- Fundamentals of Molecular Biology
- Animal Biodiversity
- Year 2: Applied Data Science and Software Engineering
- Year 2: Developing Scientific Skills and Exploring Grand Challenges
- Evolutionary Genetics
- The Biology of Development
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Field module in Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics
- Energy and Evolution
- Data Science Methods in Biology
- Plant Biology
- Intermediate Cell Biology: Cell Structure and Function
- Intermediate Cell Biology: Cell Biology of Development
- Infection
- Human Behavioural Ecology
- People and Conservation
- Computational and Systems Biology
- Sex, Genes and Evolution
- Biology of Ageing
- Regulatory Genomics and Evolution
- Field module in Ecological and Evolutionary Genetics
- Biodiversity Conservation and Ethics
- Vertebrate Life and Evolution
- Plant Evolution and Ecology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University College London earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University College London 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 Biological Sciences at University College London?
89% 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 University College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 38 points in the IB. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at University College London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.