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BSc Biological Sciences with Foundation Year

The University of Reading
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /66
Graduate Salary
£24,500
Satisfaction
76%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
100%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

38%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£24,500
typical starting salary
£23,000
£27,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £21,000-£35,000 (356 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
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Administrative occupations
15%
03
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Other Health Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Skilled trades occupations
5%
10
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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