BSc Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology, a biology degree centred on the study of living organisms, ecological systems, and biological processes from the molecular level to entire environments. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Project Management, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose a standard three-year route, or extend their studies with an optional foundation year or a placement year. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through compulsory modules such as Animal Physiology and Behaviour, General Microbiology, Introduction to Ecology and Conservation, Mathematics for the Biosciences, Principles of Biology, Continuing Professional Development (Level 4), and Into ARU. During the second year, students build practical abilities via compulsory study including Field Skills in Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation, Plants and Microbial Sciences, Preparation for Research, Principles of Genetics, and a Ruskin Module, alongside optional subjects like Animal Health and Disease, GIS and Spatial Ecology, and Marine and Terrestrial Communities. The final year comprises compulsory advanced study in Biogeography, Comparative Ecophysiology, Professional Field Ecology, Sustainable Land Management, and Wildlife Conservation, alongside an independent Undergraduate Project and optional modules including Microbial Pathogenicity and Molecular Cell Biology.
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Entry requirements
120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff. Must include a grade C or above in Biology, Chemistry or Applied Science at A level or equivalent level. 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
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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: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 25%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 235 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 54%
- London: 17%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Animal Physiology and Behaviour
- General Microbiology
- Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
- Mathematics for the Biosciences
- Principles of Biology
- Continuing Professional Development (Level 4)
- Into ARU
- Field Skills in Biology
- Invertebrate Biology
- Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation
- Plants and Microbial Sciences
- Preparation for Research
- Principles of Genetics
- Ruskin Module
- Animal Health and Disease
- GIS and Spatial Ecology
- Marine and Terrestrial Communities
- Undergraduate Project
- Biogeography
- Comparative Ecophysiology
- Professional Field Ecology
- Sustainable Land Management
- Wildlife Conservation
- Microbial Pathogenicity
- Molecular Cell Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at Anglia Ruskin University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biology at Anglia Ruskin University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biology at Anglia Ruskin University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biology at Anglia Ruskin University?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at Anglia Ruskin University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.