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BSc Biology (Extended)

University of Greenwich

Institution
University of Greenwich
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biology (Extended)
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
K0542
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 83%
  • Learning opportunities: 85%
  • Assessment and feedback: 92%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 79%
  • Learning resources: 82%
  • Student voice: 78%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 25%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 75%
  • Further study: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Sales occupations: 10%
  • Natural and social science professionals: 10%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
  • Skilled trades occupations: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 60%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 2%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 6%
  • East of England: 11%
  • London: 56%
  • South East: 19%
  • Wales: 2%

Who gets in

Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Other HE qualification: 20%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Biology (Extended) at University of Greenwich 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 £22,000 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biology.

What do graduates of BSc Biology (Extended) at University of Greenwich 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 Biology (Extended) at University of Greenwich?

83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Biology (Extended) at University of Greenwich?

The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.

Does BSc Biology (Extended) at University of Greenwich include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Biology (Extended) at University of Greenwich?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.