MBiol Biological Sciences
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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 MBiol 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 MBiol Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MBiol Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MBiol Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.
Does MBiol 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 MBiol Biological Sciences at Oxford Brookes University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.