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BSc Biology

University of Greenwich

Institution
University of Greenwich
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Biology
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
K0572
Median salary
£29,000 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: 88%
  • Learning opportunities: 93%
  • Assessment and feedback: 85%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 88%
  • Learning resources: 88%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 10 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 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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 90%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

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 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 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 at University of Greenwich?

88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

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

The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.

Does BSc Biology 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 at University of Greenwich?

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