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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Biology encompasses many areas of scientific study such as living organisms, life cycles, adaptations, and the environment. Biological science also incorporates a wealth of exciting and diverse topics from biochemistry and biotechnology to genetics, microbiology, and physiology.Our Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) offers you an incredible mix of top-quality teaching, world-class research and the opportunity to gain real-world experience with our optional placement year. For those who achieve the required grades in the second year, you will be given the option to enhance your learning by transferring onto our master's programme giving you the platform to be a research and development leader and innovator of the future.Our Biological Sciences BSc programme will prepare you for a range of careers across the public, private and third sectors. Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, according to the 2023 Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO). This data shows that five years after graduation, employed Aston University graduates have the 15th highest median salary among all UK Higher Education Institutions, with a median salary of £36,100. Our graduates enter a wide range of professional careers, including research, health, welfare, and biological industries in roles such as laboratory technician and research assistant.Duration - 3 year (4 with Placement Year)

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 22,575per year

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University information

Aston University, Birmingham

  • University League Table

    44th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom

Aston Power Skills: embedded in every undergraduate degree. You’ll develop the four Power Skills that global employers are looking for.
Guaranteed internships with every master’s degree.
Award-winning careers support: opportunities for placements, work experience, or job-focused modules to help you succeed.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    29th out of 83

  • Entry standards

    / Max 216
    126 59%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    16th

    8
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    51st

    17

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