Undergraduate

Biology

UK University

Overview

Biology is taught at a number of UK universities, and the entry terms are set department by department rather than nationally. It is a three year undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.

Teaching in Biology is offered as a three year BSc or a four year integrated masters, and the longer route is the usual step towards research.

If you are comparing this against two or three other courses, send us all of them. We will set the entry terms and the fees side by side.

Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

One of the most popular science degrees, which makes it competitive at the graduate stage. The market rewards specialisation and laboratory hours, so the placement year is close to decisive.

Roles graduates go into

  • Research or laboratory technician
  • Ecologist or field scientist
  • Laboratory analyst
  • Science communicator
  • Regulatory and compliance officer
  • Biology teacher, with a teaching qualification

Where they work

  • Research institutes and universities
  • Environmental consultancies
  • Pharmaceutical and diagnostics companies
  • Government agencies and regulators
  • Schools and museums
After the course

A master's or doctorate for research posts, and a PGCE for the teaching route.

Fees and funding

Not the university you were looking for? Tell us which one and we will come back to you on whether we can take your application there.

Free counselling

Not sure this is the right course?

Send us your transcript and an adviser will tell you honestly where you stand.

Book free counselling Usually answered the same working day.

Ask about Biology

Ten questions, and an adviser reads every answer. We reply within one working day.

Also worth seeing

Similar courses

Free counselling

Talk to an adviser

One moment