BSc Biological Sciences
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 35%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Animal care and control services: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 13%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 21%
- South East: 33%
- South West: 14%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- 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 BSc Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.