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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology course at University of Lancashire.
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A level
104 to 120 UCAS points at A2 including Chemistry or Biology at grade C. General Studies, Critical Thinking, and Citizenship and Community Studies not accepted
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: CC10
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Biology course.
Course Overview
Our biology degree covers all the major biological concepts, including evolution and genetics. You'll also gain valuable hands-on experience in laboratories and learn important field techniques.
Why study with us
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Biosciences students study similar modules in Year 1, so you have the chance to switch to another specialist degree to pursue your interests and career goals.
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You’ll develop advanced knowledge of contemporary biology, and high-level technical skills.
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Make lifelong friends on residential field courses (UK trips are included in your fees; optional overseas trips are extra).
What you’ll do
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You’ll study a range of biology topics, from microbes to humans. Including the biology of disease, the natural world, evolution, genetics and how humans and organisms interact with their environment.
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You’ll have the opportunity to gain work experience at the Young Scientist Centre (YSC). This will enhance your employability in areas such as science communication and education.
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You can apply for the Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme run by the University. It is based with the biology teaching team over the summer, and you can take an optional work-based module in your final year.
Future careers
You can follow a range of biology-related careers. From becoming a research scientist or technician to working in the health or pharmaceutical industries. You could also pursue conservation and species management or teaching and science communication.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
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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 University of Lancashire students who took the Biology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
95%
high
Teaching on my course
95%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
99%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
92%
high
Learning opportunities
92%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
92%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
97%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
Assessment and feedback
88%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
96%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
86%
med
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
97%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
86%
high
Student voice
86%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
81%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
92%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
97%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
89%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Biology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Mathematics | A | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Physics | A | |||||
| Computer Science | E | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Biology at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£31k
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.
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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