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University degree
Biology with Professional Placement Year
William College Ltd
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 30% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Biology at Bath Spa is deeply practical, with a real-world focus. It's an academically rigorous course, designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest advances in the field.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts20%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
100% got in with A-levels.
A-levels100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
70%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
3 years on
£32,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Customer service occupations15%
Sports and fitness occupationsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Administrative occupations10%
Conservation and environment professionalsHighly skilled5%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching97%
Assessment & feedback90%
Academic support79%
Well organised91%
Learning resources84%
Student community93%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — local cost of livin…
Class of 2023 · Full-time
★★★★★
Would do it again
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — good …
Postgraduate · Full-time
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