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BSc (Hons) Biology

Royal Holloway, University of London

1 Location : Egham Campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£27,500

15 months after the course for Biosciences graduates at Royal Holloway, University of London

Employment

90%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Biology graduates at Royal Holloway, University of London

Graduate views

35%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for BSc (Hons) Biology graduates at Royal Holloway, University of London

Student views

73%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year BSc (Hons) Biology students at Royal Holloway, University of London

Student views

67%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year BSc (Hons) Biology students at Royal Holloway, University of London

Student views

80%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year BSc (Hons) Biology students at Royal Holloway, University of London

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

80%

80% were positive about the teaching on the course.

73%

73%

93%

79%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

65%

65% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

67%

73%

60%

53%

73%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

64%

64% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

60%

80%

53%

73%

53%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

83%

83% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

87%

80%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

77%

77% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

87%

69%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

80%

87%

80%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

67%

67% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

67%

53%

67%

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

73% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

80% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 15 students (88% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students

95% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Biosciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Biosciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London

After 15 months

£27,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £30,000

Data from

25 people

(60% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,000

Typical range: £18,500 - £29,000

Data from

130 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £39,000

Data from

140 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Biosciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £29,500

Data from

6510 people.

100% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £28,000

Data from

11490 people.

99% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £35,500

Data from

12910 people.

99% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from Royal Holloway, University of London are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

90% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (60% of those who were asked).

55% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Media Professionals

40% In other work

  • 20% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Customer service occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students over the previous two years.

This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

15 students (60% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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