BSc Biological Sciences

From the very start of your degree, you’ll be doing more than just learning about biology—you’ll be living it. Practical lab sessions, close support from tutors, and the chance to spend a year in industry or abroad all help you develop the confidence and skills to stand out after graduation.

Here’s how your journey takes shape:

• Purpose-built teaching labs with research integration : From Year 1, you’ll spend one to two days each week in labs designed not only for teaching but also for cutting-edge research. These sessions give you real experience with the same tools and techniques used in modern life sciences.
• Small-group tutorials that support your growth : Weekly tutorials in your first year, and fortnightly ones later, mean you’ll always have direct guidance and feedback. These sessions give you space to ask questions, build confidence, and strengthen both your scientific knowledge and practical skills.
• A year in industry or abroad : Your third year is all about applying your skills in the real world. You can either take on a professional placement with an employer—gaining first-hand experience of how biology is used in industry—or study abroad at one of Warwick’s international partner universities. Both options add serious value to your degree and open new perspectives.
• Independent Research Project : In your final year, you’ll take everything you’ve learned and apply it to your own supervised research project. This is your chance to dive deep into a topic that excites you, sharpening your lab skills while contributing to real scientific exploration.
• Career and placement support built around you : Warwick’s School of Life Sciences goes beyond teaching—you’ll have access to one-to-one career advice, networking events with employers and alumni, summer placements, and even a pathway into medical school (MASP) if that’s where you want to go.

Graduates from Warwick’s Biological Sciences programme step confidently into careers ranging from Conservation Scientist and Environmental Consultant to Research Assistant or Laboratory Technician. With the right mix of academic depth, placement opportunities, and personal career support, you’ll be well-prepared to stand out in the job market.

• Career Support and Placement Services : Your career journey is supported every step of the way. From small-group tutorials and one-to-one careers advice to networking events with alumni and employers, you’ll have plenty of guidance. Warwick also offers summer placements and a dedicated Medical School Application Support Programme (MASP), which boasts an impressive 83% interview success rate and 66% offer rate.
• Graduate Salary Insights : Warwick biology graduates go on to achieve competitive salaries, with median earnings of around £27,500 just 15 months after graduation, rising to £31,400 at 3 years and £34,300 at 5 years.
• University–Industry Engagement : The university’s strong industry connections mean you’ll benefit from opportunities that go beyond the classroom. Initiatives like the HealthTech Campus at Arden Cross bring together Warwick, the NHS, and leading medical technology companies to drive innovation—connections that can open doors for your future career.
• Long-Term Professional Value : Even though the programme isn’t formally accredited, the option to take a full placement year adds powerful real-world experience to your CV. This hands-on edge makes Warwick graduates highly attractive across sectors like biotech, environmental management, and clinical research.
• Career Outcomes : Warwick is consistently ranked among the UK’s top universities for employability, and its biology graduates go on to meaningful roles in science, education, conservation, consulting, and beyond.

Further Academic Progression
If you want to keep studying, this degree is an excellent launchpad. Many graduates progress to MSc or PhD programmes in areas like ecology, molecular biology, or environmental science. Others successfully transition into graduate medicine or research-intensive roles—supported by the strong scientific and practical training gained at Warwick.