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Biological Sciences Degree
After sixth form or college. Many courses specifically ask for Chemistry as the second science.
- Level 6
- 3–6 years
- After sixth form or college
- 149 courses at 76 places
- Typical entrants around 112 UCAS points
- Median salary after 15 months £28,000
- after 3 to 5 years £32,000
Entry requirements
- With A-levels: Needs A-level Biology; A-level Chemistry or A-level Physics or A-level Maths. Helpful: Chemistry. Typical: A*AA–BBB.
- With a BTEC or college diploma: Needs BTEC Applied Science. Typical: DDM–DMM.
Careers it leads to
- Research scientist: Designs and runs experiments in universities, industry or government labs.
- Conservation or ecology officer: Protects habitats and wildlife, often working outdoors.
- Teacher: Teaches in primary or secondary schools, usually after a degree and teacher training.
Where to study it
A selection of universities. Open WayWhat for every course, with entry points, salaries and distance from home.
- University of Cambridge
- Imperial College London
- University of Bristol
- University of Leeds
- University of Sheffield
- University of Exeter
- University of Sussex
- University of Essex
Revision guides
A-level Biology · A-level Chemistry · A-level Physics · A-level Maths
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