BSc Biology
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 40%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biology at University of Stirling earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,500 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 Stirling do next?
90% 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 Stirling?
92% 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 Stirling?
The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Does BSc Biology at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biology at University of Stirling?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.