BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences covers the study of living organisms and living systems. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, and research methods. The course includes an independent research dissertation project guided by an academic supervisor. A sandwich option offers a year-long placement with employers in the pharmaceutical, healthcare, or research sector.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English, Mathematics and Double Science, or equivalent. Tariff points: 56 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 57%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biology in Practice
- Chemistry in Practice
- Skills for Science
- Investigating and Communicating Science
- Life on Earth
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Cells, Biochemistry and Genetics
- Skills for Biosciences
- Wildlife Ecology
- Human Health and Disease
- Research Skills
- Genetics
- The Microbial World
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Cell Signalling
- Human Physiology
- Plant Growth and Survival
- Research Dissertation Project
- Developmental and Stem Cell Science
- Environmental Microbiology
- Genomic Technologies
- Global Forest Systems
- Marine Ecosystems
- Medical Genetics
- Medical Microbiology
- Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
- Primate Ecology and Conservation
- Science Communication
- Sustainable Food Production
- Expedition to a Biodiversity Hotspot
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
96% 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 (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 70 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) at UWE Bristol?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.