Biology BSc (Hons)
University of Lincoln
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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22-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Lincoln (Main Site)

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The BSc (Hons) Biology degree at Lincoln covers a diverse range of subject areas while allowing you to develop your own specialisms. The course includes opportunities for overseas field work to study living organisms in their natural environments. Students join a vibrant academic community in the School of Life Sciences and benefit from research-focused teaching by academics. There is an emphasis on practical work, with students conducting their own projects alongside academics and practising ...Read more

The BSc (Hons) Biology degree at Lincoln covers a diverse range of subject areas while allowing you to develop your own specialisms. The course includes opportunities for overseas field work to study living organisms in their natural environments. Students join a vibrant academic community in the School of Life Sciences and benefit from research-focused teaching by academics. There is an emphasis on practical work, with students conducting their own projects alongside academics and practising researchers. You can participate in two residential field trips in the UK, enabling you to study animals and plants in the wild. There is also an overseas field trip available in your final year as part of the optional 'Overseas Field Course' module.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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3/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
48th
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£18,000
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Laura
06 Dec 23

Biology lab..Read more

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sam
20 Nov 23

library is really good..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include grade B in Biology or Chemistry.

104 UCAS Tariff points to include 40 points from an Advanced Higher in Biology or Chemistry.A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications. To include 40 UCAS Tariff points from A Level Biology or Chemistry or an equivalent qualification.

45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points, including 40 points from 15 credits in Biology or Chemistry.

To include a Higher Level 5 in Biology or Chemistry.

BTEC Extended Diploma in Applied Science accepted, depending on modules studied.

T Level in Science accepted. Health or Health Science NOT accepted.

Popular A-level subjects

Biology (Non-Specific)

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

Biology
98%
Chemistry
48%
Mathematics
29%
General Studies
20%
Psychology
19%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£17,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£17,900 per year

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