BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences
1 Location : Swansea University - Singleton 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
£26,000
15 months after the course for Biology (non-specific) graduates at Swansea University
Employment
80%
go on to work and/or study
15 months after the course for Biology (non-specific) graduates at Swansea University
Graduate views
45%
are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work
15 months after the course for Biology (non-specific) graduates at Swansea University
Student views
87%
Overall I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
Final year BSc Biology (non-specific) students at Swansea University
Student views
74%
Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.
Final year BSc Biology (non-specific) students at Swansea University
Student views
85%
Teaching staff have supported my learning well.
Final year BSc Biology (non-specific) students at Swansea University
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
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 is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.
87%
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course
- Data from 40 students (71% of those asked).
- All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.
Data from students graduating 2023-24
Source: NSS (National Student Survey)The teaching on my course
97%
82%
92%
79%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning opportunities
77%
90%
82%
87%
74%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Assessment and feedback
69%
85%
85%
54%
56%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Academic Support
86%
85%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Organisation and management
74%
66%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Learning resources
87%
87%
76%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Student voice
87%
74%
61%
59%
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Mental wellbeing
65% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.
Data from 40 students (71% of those who were asked)
Data for students graduating 2023-24
Freedom of expression
The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.
Read more about this dataWhat 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
75 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
70 students91% 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
65 students.
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biology (non-specific).
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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
65 students.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 Swansea University
After 15 months
£26,000
Typical range: £21,000 - £30,500
Data from
15 people(60% of those asked).
Data for students graduating 2020-21
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
After 3 years
£23,000
Typical range: £18,000 - £26,500
Data from
35 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
After 5 years
£27,000
Typical range: £24,000 - £35,000
Data from
40 people.Data for students graduating 2013-15
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
80% of the students go on to work and / or study
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
25 students (60% of those who were asked).What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biology (non-specific).
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
25 students (60% of those who were asked).Occupation types 15 months after the course
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biology (non-specific).
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.
Data for students graduating 2021-22
Source: Graduate Outcomes survey
Data from
20 students (60% of those who were asked).55% In highly skilled work
- 35% Business and public service associate professionals
- 5% Natural and social science professionals
- 5% Conservation and environment professionals
- 5% Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
- 5% Teaching Professionals
45% In other work
- 15% Administrative occupations
- 10% Sales occupations
- 5% Caring personal services
- 5% Customer service occupations
- 5% Elementary occupations
0% 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
15 students (60% of those who were asked)
The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biology (non-specific).
Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. 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
15 students (60% of those who were asked)45% Usefulness
I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
80% Meaningfulness
My current work is meaningful.
45% Future
My current work fits with my future plans.
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