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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biology with a Year Abroad
Queen Mary University of London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology with a Year Abroad course at Queen Mary University of London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
To include A Level Biology Excluded subjects: General Studies and Critical Thinking Please note: You will also be excepted to achieve a Pass grade in the practical endorsement for any of the following A levels - Biology, Chemistry, Physics - if taken with one of the Awarding Bodies in England.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C10Y
Here's what Queen Mary University of London says about its Biology with a Year Abroad course.
Demand for trained biologists is high. Not just in the scientific world, but across different sectors and society as a whole.
New generations of scientists are crucial to the future of our world. Become a biologist to carry out research, find solutions and create change to preserve our planet.
Our teaching team have extensive experience. Studying with us, you’ll learn from our research on genetics, ecology, and the intersection of the two, so that you can make a real difference, whatever you decide to do.
Alongside core areas, you’ll choose from a wide range of optional modules covering everything from physiology to computing skills. Mix and match to take a broad approach to your studies or drill deep into the areas that interest you.
Diverse career opportunities
Passionate about ecology, conservation or animal biology? You’ll have the chance to develop real-world skills with our field trips. Past students have studied large mammals in South Africa and explored ecological interactions in Croatia.
A degree in biology opens up endless options. You’ll have the skills you need for a career in conservation and wildlife management, the agricultural industry or biotechnology. You’ll also be a great match for roles with clinical and laboratory work. We’ll make sure your CV dazzles potential employers and is packed with the experience you need for your first role.
Source: Queen Mary University of London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Biological and Behavioural Sciences
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time with time abroad
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year 1 Basic Biochemistry Cells Ecology Essential Skills for Biologists Evolution Molecular Genetics Physiology Practical Biology Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology
Please note that all modules are subject to change.
How you will be assessed
Each module is assessed by written examinations and coursework (practical reports, field course reports, essays, problem sheets, online exercises and tests).
Final year students undertake a research or investigative project, assessed with a detailed written report.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Queen Mary University of London students who took the Biology with a Year Abroad course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
68%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
66%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
61%
low
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
73%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
Learning resources
81%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
63%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
74%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Queen Mary University of London. These students are taking Biology with a Year Abroad or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | B | |||||
| Psychology | A | |||||
| Mathematics | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Biology with a Year Abroad at Queen Mary University of London.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Queen Mary University of London graduates who took Biology with a Year Abroad - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.8k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£35k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Biology with a Year Abroad.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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