BSc Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology, a four-year undergraduate degree incorporating a foundation year. The foundation year provides a grounding in biology, chemistry and mathematics before students progress to the full BSc (Hons) Biology programme. Research facilities include electron microscopes and biology laboratories.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology or Environmental science or Applied Science BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP including science BTEC Diploma: MM including science Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points including science International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 64 points from Higher Level Subjects including science T Level - P (D or E) in Science or Healthcare Science IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 83%
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%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 77%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Essential Science Skills
- Biological Sciences
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Biology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology at University of Lancashire?
98% 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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Lancashire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.