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BSc Biology

The University of Kent🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /65
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction80%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£25,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£28,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Skilled trades occupations
10%
06
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
10%
07
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Elementary occupations
5%
09
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (83% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
76%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Canterbury
Average Weekly Rent
£140
Est. Annual Total£12,020
📊5% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
15%
80-95
35%
96-111
15%
112-127
20%
128-143
5%
144-159
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

33%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
40%
Career On Track