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BSc Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences)

Oxford Brookes University

Institution
Oxford Brookes University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BSCH-IOH
Median salary
£30,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 80%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 52%
  • Academic support: 80%
  • Organisation and management: 55%
  • Learning resources: 83%
  • Student voice: 53%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 80%
  • Left higher education: 20%

What graduates do next

Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 55%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 15%
  • Unemployed: 15%

Most common jobs

  • Natural and social science professionals: 25%
  • Teaching Professionals: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
  • Animal care and control services: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • 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 30 students who started

  • A levels: 90%
  • Baccalaureate: 5%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other qualifications: 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 (Human Biosciences) 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 (Human Biosciences) 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 (Human Biosciences) at Oxford Brookes University?

80% 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 (Human Biosciences) at Oxford Brookes University?

The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.

Does BSc Biological Sciences (Human Biosciences) 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 (Human Biosciences) at Oxford Brookes University?

80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.