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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences with a Placement Year
University of East Anglia
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biological Sciences with a Placement Year course at University of East Anglia.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,A,B
including Biology or Human Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are not accepted. Contextual offer: BBB including Biology or Human Biology. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. Critical Thinking and General Studies are 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 |
| International | £27,900 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C104
Here's what University of East Anglia says about its Biological Sciences with a Placement Year course.
Overview Study life itself, from its very origins and the early stages of evolution, to the minutiae of molecular, cellular, and organismal processes. Study growth and development, investigate the complex entanglements of ecosystems, and learn about health and disease. Learn how biology can be applied to major global challenges, including disease, food security, and climate change.
In our BSc Biological sciences with a Placement Year course, you’ll benefit from exposure to our brilliant academics and cutting-edge research. We're part of the Norwich Research Park (NRP), and academics from the hospital and four world-renowned NRP research institutes will teach on your course.
Flexibility and choice are key features of this four-year degree programme, which aligns with the structure of our BSc Biological Sciences. A defined first year ensures that you have a broad understanding and gives you a platform for further study. In years two and four, a wealth of subject choice lets you explore the areas of biology that interest you most. In year 3 you have the opportunity to source a work placement. This placement year makes an invaluable addition to your scientific knowledge and skills, increasing your employability options in the future.
UEA offers excellent facilities, including fantastic new teaching laboratories. We have brand-new, state-of-the-art research labs and our beautiful campus is home to diverse organisms that you’ll have the opportunity to study.
Your degree will lay the foundations for a career in research, but you’ll also develop transferable skills that will prepare you for a career outside of biology, such as science communication and data analysis. Your degree has Advanced Accreditation from the Royal Society of Biology, confirming that it meets high standards in teaching and skills development.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Biological Sciences
Location
Main Site | Norwich
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of East Anglia reviews
Showing 108 reviews
Unknown year
Overall id say that the inversity is okay, the course is good however the lectuerers arent the best and often times lectures feel quite pointless. Things cost a lot here too, with the laundrette and shop being very overpriced making it hard to budget money easily. However, the camous looks quite nic...
1 year ago
Foundation year student
The student union are there all the time and are very supportive. They practically run the university and make it seem amazing. They run events almost every day and week and make the uni thrive.
1 year ago
Foundation year student
I havenu2019t had any issues but theyu2019re supportive and available when u need them
1 year ago
Foundation year student
Accommodation is definitely good and like a hotel. The library is open 24/7 and the campus kitchen has very good food. My room is amazing I opted for en suite room which is better than others. We share a kitchen which is ok as it can get dirty quickly. But other than that all is good
1 year ago
Foundation year student
My course is pretty relaxing at the moment as it contains a foundation year. Itu2019s pretty easy as it sets you into the basics of computer science. The lectures are easy to understand and follow the workload is manageable and you get support where itu2019s needed
1 year ago
Foundation year student
My university was very welcoming and my lecturers were very supportive. I am part of 3 societies. Islamic, badminton and Malayali Society. Iu2019ve really enjoyed going to university in Norwich and getting used to living here has been a challenge but interesting.
1 year ago
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 East Anglia students who took the Biological Sciences with a Placement Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
86%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
Assessment and feedback
76%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
78%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
72%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
med
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
98%
high
Student voice
78%
high
Student voice
78%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of East Anglia. These students are taking Biological Sciences with a Placement Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | C | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of East Anglia graduates who took Biological Sciences with a Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Information Technology Professionals
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East Anglia graduates who took Biological Sciences with a Placement Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£29.7k
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 Biological Sciences with a Placement Year.
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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