BSc Biological Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Science, a biological sciences degree examining living systems from single-celled organisms to complex animals, plants and humans. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods. The course includes access to specialist facilities such as HPLC, FTIR and GC-MS machines, and features guest masterclasses from industry organisations including the NHS and the UK Health Security Agency. The first year covers foundational concepts through Microbiology and biochemistry, Human anatomy and physiology, Cell biology, Molecular genetics, Skills in biological science, and Chemistry. The second year progresses to experimental design, body systems, and specialized lab experiments via Skills in science, Medical physiology, Biotechnology, Food microbiology, Biochemistry, Ecology and evolution, Environmental change, and Animals and plants in crime. The final year involves advanced study in areas like biotechnology, environmental microbiology, and molecular biology, featuring modules such as Biological science research project, Innovations in biotechnology, Environmental microbiology, Applied plant science, Biology of disease, Molecular biology, and Cellular biology.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent. GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths.
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What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 74%
- Student voice: 60%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 10%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 51%
- London: 16%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Microbiology and biochemistry
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Cell biology
- Molecular genetics
- Skills in biological science
- Chemistry
- Skills in science
- Medical physiology
- Biotechnology
- Food microbiology
- Biochemistry
- Ecology and evolution
- Environmental change
- Animals and plants in crime
- Biological science research project
- Innovations in biotechnology
- Environmental microbiology
- Applied plant science
- Biology of disease
- Molecular biology
- Cellular biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Science at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Science at University of Bedfordshire do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Science at University of Bedfordshire?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Science at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Science at University of Bedfordshire?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.