BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with International Year
1 Location : Edgbaston campus
Course details
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Compulsory
Foundation year
Not Available
Study mode
Full time
Length
4 year course
Distance learning
Not Available
Placement year
Not Available
Year abroad
Compulsory
Foundation year
Not Available
Course data summary
Average Earnings
£27,500
15 months after the course for Biology (non-specific) graduates at University of Birmingham
Employment
88%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for None graduates at University of Birmingham
Graduate views
35%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Biology (non-specific) graduates at University of Birmingham
Student views
100%
The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.
Final year BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with International Year students at University of Birmingham
Student views
60%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with International Year students at University of Birmingham
Student views
100%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with International Year students at University of Birmingham
What you need to know about the data
- The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
- The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
- Find out more in About our data.
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.
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 dataThe teaching on my course
90%
90% were positive about the teaching on the course.
100%
60%
100%
100%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Learning opportunities
92%
92% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.
90%
80%
100%
90%
100%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Assessment and feedback
72%
72% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.
90%
100%
80%
50%
40%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Academic Support
95%
95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.
90%
100%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Organisation and management
95%
95% were positive about the course organisation and communication.
100%
90%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Learning resources
97%
97% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.
89%
100%
100%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Student voice
70%
70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.
100%
60%
50%
44%
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Mental wellbeing
70% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
Freedom of expression
90% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.
Data from 10 students (77% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2022-24
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.
Qualification types
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
65 students
Chart labels explained
Different higher education qualification
- HND
- NVQ4
- Foundation degree
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
- A-levels
- Scottish Highers (including Advanced Highers)
- BTEC National or equivalent (including BTEC Nationals and SQA equivalents) Welsh Baccalaureate and HNCs
UCAS Tariff points
Data for entrants in 2022-23
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
55 students95% of students are still on the course or have completed it
-
Data for entrants in 2021-22
Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges
Data from
80 students.
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biology (non-specific).
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
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
80 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.
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 Biology (non-specific) courses
For graduates from University of Birmingham
After 15 months
£27,500
Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000
Data from
25 people(65% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£26,500
Typical range: £21,500 - £33,500
Data from
145 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
After 5 years
£34,500
Typical range: £28,000 - £44,500
Data from
160 people.Data for students graduating 2014-16
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
88% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
65 students (66% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biology (non-specific).
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
65 students (66% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biology (non-specific).
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
40 students (65% of those who were asked).65% In highly skilled work
- 20% Business and public service associate professionals
- 15% Teaching Professionals
- 15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
- 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
- 5% Information Technology Professionals
- 5% Conservation and environment professionals
- 5% Other Health Professionals
35% In other work
- 15% Administrative occupations
- 10% Elementary occupations
- 5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% In unknown work
- Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known
Chart labels explained
In highly skilled work
Percentage of those employed who are in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
In other work
Percentage of those employed who are not in a professional or managerial job after finishing the course
What you need to know about the data
- Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic
- Read more about Graduate Perceptions
80% of graduates find their current work meaningful
- Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
- Data for students graduating 2021-22
Data from
30 students (65% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biology (non-specific).
There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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 2021-22
Data from
30 students (65% of those who were asked)35% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
80% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
60% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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