BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, a biological sciences degree centred on the scientific study of life and living organisms. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course holds interim accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology. The course begins with a foundation year for eligible students covering fundamental academic and scientific concepts. Year one introduces core principles through Molecular Biology and Genetics, Fundamentals of Life Sciences, Evolution and Diversity of Life, and Professional Skills. Year two advances practical abilities with Fieldwork in the Biological Sciences, Clinical Genetics and Genomics, and Research Methods for the Life Scientist, alongside optional study in Species Interactions or Infection and Immunity. The final year centres on an investigative project through Applications of Research and Workplace Learning, with further options including The Evolution and Ecology of Animal Behaviour, Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science, Planetary Crisis: Global Ecosystem Conservation, and Cellular Pathophysiology.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: A-level / BTEC (or equivalent qualification) required in Biology or Chemistry. GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: Maths Grade C / 4. Contact us for further information.
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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: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 50%
- Left higher education: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 77%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Foundations of Biological Sciences
- Human Health and Disease
- Molecular Biology and Genetics
- Fundamentals of Life Sciences
- Evolution and Diversity of Life
- Professional Skills
- Fieldwork in the Biological Sciences
- Clinical Genetics and Genomics
- Research Methods for the Life Scientist
- Optional module 1 - Species Interactions
- Optional module 2 - Infection and Immunity
- Applications of Research
- Workplace Learning
- Optional module 1 - The Evolution and Ecology of Animal Behaviour
- Optional module 2 - Advanced Topics in Biomedical Science
- Optional module 1 - Planetary Crisis: Global Ecosystem Conservation
- Optional module 2 - Cellular Pathophysiology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £38,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at University of Roehampton?
86% 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 at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 53 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biological Sciences at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at University of Roehampton?
50% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.