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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Biology course at University of Hull.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C
Biology including a pass in the practical element (Applied Science may be considered)
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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C100
Here's what University of Hull says about its Biology course.
Tackle global challenges like genetic engineering to climate change, with this hands-on learning degree.
This flexible programme allows you to follow your interests into specialist areas or keep your options open and develop a broad knowledge of the science of living things.
You’ll learn from award-winning experts both in the lab and on field trips. Study core topics like genetics and genomics, microbiology, evolution, cell biology and biological diversity, and gain industry-standard lab skills in cutting-edge techniques like genetic analysis, microscopy, DNA sequencing and DNA programming.
Extend your studies by taking one of our residential field trips or learn to scuba dive alongside your studies.¹
Why study at Hull?
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Industry-standard facilities: Put theory into practice in facilities that include super-computing power for genomic analysis and a 33,000-litre tropical aquarium. Learn the latest techniques for investigating genetics, molecular biology and biochemistry in our Advanced Training Lab.
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Award-winning tuition: We’re a small, friendly, supportive group with three Higher Education Bioscience Teacher of the Year winners in our department.
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Field trips abroad: Learn essential skills for ecological careers on an overseas residential field trip to places such as Brazil or Mallorca.
Where could this take me?
Past graduates have gained jobs in the bioscience industries, teaching, veterinary medicine, ecological consultancy and as scientists in government and non-government organisations. You’ll graduate with in-demand field, analytical and lab skills that set you apart from the competition and let you follow your interests.
You could also go on to further study through either Masters or PhD level qualifications and become a scientific leader of the future.
¹ Choose subsidised dive training as part of our Ecology module and become a PADI-certified Advanced Open Water Diver (extra fee may be payable).
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Science and Engineering
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Biology
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Core modules include:
Microbiology Diversity of Life Molecular Biology and Genetics Genetic analysis Molecular Evolution and Genomics Vertebrate Zoology Biological Futures
Optional modules include:
Human Physiology Ecology (with optional dive training) Biological Basis of Disease Cancer Biology Pharmacology and Diagnostics Conservation Biology Cellular Regulation and Biotechnology Animal Behaviour
How you will be assessed
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
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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 Hull 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
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
Learning opportunities
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
96%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
91%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
84%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
67%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
84%
med
Organisation and management
84%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
80%
high
Student voice
80%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Hull. These students are taking Biology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | C | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Hull graduates who took Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
40%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Hull graduates who took Biology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£18.8k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£27.7k
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 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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