Biological Science BSc (Hons)
University of Hertfordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Biology is a discipline with a broad range of applications affecting many areas of human activity and living organisms. You will study life at all levels, from molecules and organelles to organisms and ecosystems. You will gain the technical, analytical and practical skills needed to investigate biological phenomena in microorganisms, plants, human beings and other animals.Your study of biological sciences will examine the physiology of the human body, and how it is affected by disease and ...Read more

Biology is a discipline with a broad range of applications affecting many areas of human activity and living organisms. You will study life at all levels, from molecules and organelles to organisms and ecosystems. You will gain the technical, analytical and practical skills needed to investigate biological phenomena in microorganisms, plants, human beings and other animals.Your study of biological sciences will examine the physiology of the human body, and how it is affected by disease and drug. You will study the structure, biochemistry, and mechanics of the cell, evolutionary processes and genetics, both in mammals and micro-organisms. All of this will be accomplished in your first year!The Biological Sciences programme offers you flexibility and a broad range of options for study. The first year provides a solid foundation in all aspects of biological theory and practice, from molecules to whole organisms. This approach will enable you to determine your future studies with conviction. At the end of your degree you will be eligible for graduate membership of the Institute of Biology.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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46/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
64th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
84th
Biology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
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The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
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90%
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Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£20,000
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20 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Including 2 science GCE A Levels (or equivalent) one of which must be a grade C in either biology or chemistry (acceptable A levels are Human Biology, Psychology, Geography, Maths, Physics, ICT and Sports Studies). Pass required in A level science practical.

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Access to Science Diploma with 45 Level credits at merit profile.

IB offer 104-112 points from a minimum of 2 HL subjects at H4 or above to include Biology or Chemistry and one other Science (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core)

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science (depending on optional units studied) with DMM profile.

Popular A-level subjects

Biology (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Biology
89%
Chemistry
76%
Mathematics
37%
Psychology
22%
Physics
17%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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University of Hertfordshire
University of Hertfordshire , Hatfield

The University of Hertfordshire (Herts) is nestled in the heart of the home counties, just 25 minutes north of London, with...

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