MSci Biological Sciences
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Other Educational Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 25%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 11%
- London: 25%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biological Sciences at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of MSci Biological Sciences at University of Brighton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biological Sciences at University of Brighton?
76% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MSci Biological Sciences at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 91 UCAS points.
Does MSci Biological Sciences at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Biological Sciences at University of Brighton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.