Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
University College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 335 graduates of Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) and other courses in History and Archaeology at University College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History and Archaeology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in History and Archaeology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History and Archaeology 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 | £28000 | £28000 | £37000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £33000 | £22000 - £35000 | £28000 - £49000 |
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Course Description
The Biological Sciences BSc offers you an extremely wide choice of optional modules ranging from molecular genetics to behaviour and ecology, and a flexible programme of study. Taught across the Faculty of Life Sciences, we offer a breadth of biological education unmatched in almost any other UK university.
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) at University College London
16% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
11% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
9% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
7% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
6% | Health associate professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
4% | Business and Financial Project Management Professionals |
4% | Welfare Professionals |
4% | Sales occupations |
3% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History and Archaeology
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
The Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the A Level grades specified, excluding any subject specific requirements.
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.
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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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- UPSCE
Costs
Tuition Fees Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £32100 | year 1 |
International | £32100 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Overseas fees are fixed at the rate of entry, the fees indicated above will be charged to 2023/24 entrants for each year of study on the programme.
Average student cost of living in London
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, 2025
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)
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About University College London
University College London, otherwise known as UCL, is a government funded research university based in metropolitan London, England. It’s a university that puts emphasis on investigative research and the teaching of critical thinking skills for its alumni. The university has its main campus in the Bloomsbury area of the populous London Borough of Camden, in Central London, where students can enjoy its large parks and open spaces in their free time.
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Student composition of University College London
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Total number of students enrolled at University College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22890
- postgraduates:
- 19245
- Total:
- 42135
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biological Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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