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BSc Biology

University of Derby
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /59
Graduate Salary
£23,500
Satisfaction
81%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
55%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

29%
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

Administrative55%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£23,500
typical starting salary
£21,000
£27,500
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
Elementary occupations
15%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
08
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
09
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

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Outcomes

80%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
55%
Meaningful Role
45%
Career On Track

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