BSc Biological Science
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 40%
- London: 31%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire 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 Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire?
The average entrant had 94 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biological Science at University of Hertfordshire 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 Science at University of Hertfordshire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.