Biological Sciences (including Sandwich Year)
BSc (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Biological Sciences (including Sandwich Year) BSc (Hons) and other courses in at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Kingston University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in biosciences (non-specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £21000 | £21000 | £26000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £24500 | £17000 - £26500 | £21000 - £34500 |
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of biosciences (non-specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £25000 | £30929 | £35939 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20952 - £29144 | £23857 - £42071 | £28098 - £51622 |
All biosciences (non-specific) courses in the UK
Course Description
Why Choose Kingston
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Kingston University is No.1 in London for Biosciences (Guardian League Table 2021).
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This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. You’ll receive one year’s free associate membership once you graduate.
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Through option modules, you can tailor your degree to suit your interests and career goals.
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You can choose a four-year sandwich degree, with a year’s overseas study, or an industrial placement to give you a career head start.
About the Course
Are you fascinated about the human body and how it responds to exercise and disease? By choosing this course, you’ll study human biology through molecular biology and physiology and gain insights into global health.
Practical studies will include a laboratory and/or field-based project, a data project or a systematic review. This might take place in a laboratory or an organisation outside the University.
You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills you need to boost your employability, helping you stand out when seeking work.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Biological Sciences (including Sandwich Year), BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Modules
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Kingston University
Current jobs
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Kingston University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Kingston University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biological Sciences (including Sandwich Year) BSc (Hons) at Kingston University
| 40% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 20% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
| 10% | Health associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS points from ideally 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for biosciences (non-specific)
All biosciences (non-specific) courses of Kingston University
Qualification requirements
A Levels to include Biology/Applied Biology at grade C or above; two science A-levels are desirable which include Maths, Physics, Psychology, Geography, Sociology, Statistics (others) However those doing A level Biology and A levels in non-science subjects will be considered. We also count Bioscience Extended Project towards your total UCAS points. General Studies not accepted
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with a minimum of a grade C in Biology or Human Biology and one other Science.
Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points. Access Courses in Biology, Agriculture, Health and Health Sciences, Science, Medicine and Medical and Biosciences all accepted.
Applied Science and Applied Biology accepted. Applicants should also hold A Level Biology with a minimum of a grade C.
To include Biology at Higher Level grade 5 and another Science at Higher Level grade 5 with Standard Level grade 5 required in English Language and Maths.
Applied Biology, Applied Science, Biology, Medical Science, Life Science, Biomedical Science, Environmental Science accepted.
Equivalent of 96 UCAS points with minimum of H4 in Biology or Human Biology
T Levels T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other further education courses. T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher education and/or apprenticeships. Students who study T Level spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action. T Levels are the equivalent to three A levels and we recognise the UCAS tariff points they attract in line with other qualifications that aid progression to higher education.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biological Sciences (including Sandwich Year), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.
Costs
Tuition Fees Biological Sciences (including Sandwich Year) BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2024
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Natural Sciences
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- #53
- #70
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- Biological Sciences
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 22 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
Student composition of Kingston University
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12150
- postgraduates:
- 3740
- Total:
- 15890
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
