Biology degrees in Wales

There are 23 biology courses at 4 universities and colleges in Wales. The median student satisfaction score is 88%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 96 UCAS points. 85% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £30,000. 10 courses offer a placement year.

Courses23
Median satisfaction88%
In work or study85%
Median salary£30,000
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
—
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.
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Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
90%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
—
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Foundation year included
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BSc (Hons) Biology Swansea University 4 years · Full-time · Swansea University - Singleton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Year abroad included
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BSc (Hons) Biology Swansea University 4 years · Full-time · Swansea University - Singleton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
89%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: 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).Placement year included
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MBiol (Hons) Biology Aberystwyth University 5 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: 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).Foundation year included
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MBiol (Hons) Biology Aberystwyth University 4 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: 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).
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: 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).Foundation year included
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: 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).Placement year included
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BSc (Hons) Biology Swansea University 3 years · Full-time · Swansea University - Singleton Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
88%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: 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).
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BSc (Hons) Biology With Biotechnology Bangor University 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
70%
Median salary
£30,000
Accredited: 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).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Biology Aberystwyth University 3 years · Full-time · Aberystwyth
Entrants’ UCAS points
112–127
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
£24,500
Accredited: 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).
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Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
—
Accredited: 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).
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Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
—
Accredited: 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).Placement year included
View course
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
83%
In work or study
80%
Median salary
—
Accredited: This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.Placement year included
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BSc (Hons) Biology Bangor University 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,000
Optional placement yearOptional year abroadFoundation year included
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MBiol (Hons) Biology Bangor University 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
80–95
Student satisfaction
78%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,000
Optional placement yearOptional year abroadOptional foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Biology Bangor University 3 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
96–111
Student satisfaction
74%
In work or study
85%
Median salary
£26,000
Accredited: 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).Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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