Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio
About this course
MBio in Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement, a biology degree encompassing molecules, cells, organisms, and populations. The curriculum covers evolution, ecosystems, and disease biology, alongside major global challenges such as environmental management, food security, and human health. This four-year course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and includes an extended final-year research project undertaken in an industrial setting.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Biology and a second Science (e.g., Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology, Geography, or Psychology) IB: 36 including 5 in HL Biology and 5 in HL Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Geography, or Psychology
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What students say
Based on about 103 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 175 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 65 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 54%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 19%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 13%
- Elementary occupations: 11%
- Natural and social science professionals: 11%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 9%
- Teaching Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 16%
- London: 30%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 160 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £49,000. The £39,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick accredited?
Yes. This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
Does Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement MBio at University of Warwick?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.