MBio (Hons) Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement Bachelor's degree at the University of Warwick
MBio (Hons) Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement at University of Warwick. Rather than pushing students down a narrow track from day one, the course is built around broad study and flexible module choice, so you can shape your degree as your interests develop rather than locking into a single specialism too early.
About this course
RSB‑accredited Biological Sciences degree covering molecules, cells, organisms and populations, offering broad study and flexible module choice. From the provider’s course page.
MBio (Hons) Biological Sciences with Industrial Placement is a Bachelor's degree (MBio (Hons)) at the University of Warwick. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Biology (non-specific) graduates from this provider, 92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 63% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £29,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Biological Sciences, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 92% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 93% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 9 modules
- Cellular and Molecular BiologyCore30 credits
- Plant Science and ZoologyCore15 credits
- Practical skills for biologists 1Core30 credits
- Chemistry for Biological SciencesCore
- Environmental BiologyOptional15 credits
- Infection Biology and MicrobiologyOptional15 credits
- Physiology, Neurobiology, and Cell SignallingOptional15 credits
- Computational BiologyOptional15 credits
- Anatomy and HistologyOptional15 credits
Year 2 18 modules
- Genetics and GenomicsCore15 credits
- EvolutionCore15 credits
- Practical Skills for Biologists 2Core30 credits
- Ecological Principles and ProcessesCore15 credits
- Biological OceanographyOptional15 credits
- Ecology and its ApplicationsOptional15 credits
- ImmunologyOptional15 credits
- Microbial PathogensOptional15 credits
- Molecular Cell BiologyOptional15 credits
- NeurobiologyOptional15 credits
- NeuropharmacologyOptional15 credits
- Physics of LifeOptional15 credits
- Plant Molecular DevelopmentOptional15 credits
- Protein Structure and FunctionOptional15 credits
- Science and Public EngagementOptional15 credits
- Plants, People, PlanetOptional15 credits
- VirologyOptional15 credits
- Cellular Decision MakingOptional15 credits
Year 3 9 modules
- Laboratories and Assessments for Biological SciencesCore15 credits
- Research ProjectCore30 credits
- Extreme Environmental BiologyOptional15 credits
- Virology and ImmunologyOptional15 credits
- OncologyOptional15 credits
- Biological ClocksOptional15 credits
- Integrative NeuroscienceOptional15 credits
- One World Health and Neglected Tropical DiseasesOptional15 credits
- Introduction to Secondary Biology TeachingOptional15 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
Across the degree you'll move through core theory that establishes the fundamental principles of biological sciences, alongside research & methods training that builds the practical and analytical skills needed to design and interpret scientific work. Applied practice components connect classroom learning to real biological problems, while specialist options let you focus on particular areas that catch your interest as you progress, such as those spanning molecular, cellular, organismal and population-level biology. An independent project gives you the chance to work more autonomously on a piece of research of your own design, drawing together the skills and knowledge built up over previous years. Professional skills are also woven through the course, helping you develop the communication, teamwork and workplace habits that matter beyond the laboratory or lecture theatre. The industrial placement year sits alongside this academic structure, extending the course to four years and giving you an extended period in a professional setting to apply what you've learned and see how biological science operates outside the university.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is genuinely curious about how life works at every scale, from the molecular machinery inside a single cell to the dynamics of whole populations, and who doesn't want to have to choose between those levels too soon. If you like the idea of trying out different corners of biology before settling on what excites you most, the flexible module choice will feel like an advantage rather than a source of indecision. You should be comfortable with a research-driven style of learning, since the degree includes dedicated training in research methods and culminates in an independent project that asks you to work things out largely on your own. The industrial placement will appeal particularly to students who want to test their knowledge in a real workplace before finishing their degree, and who are motivated by the prospect of building practical, professional experience alongside their academic study. It also suits people who don't mind a longer route through university, four years rather than three, in exchange for that added dimension of hands-on experience. Anyone drawn to the idea of studying within a research-intensive, Russell Group environment, surrounded by active scientific enquiry, is likely to find the atmosphere here a good match for their ambitions.
Careers & job market
Nationally, across Biological Sciences courses, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of those in work are in highly skilled roles or further study. These figures describe the national picture for the subject area rather than outcomes specific to this course or university, but they give a sense of the broader landscape graduates enter. National earnings data (Graduate Outcomes/LEO) show starting salaries of roughly £23,000–£29,000 at 15 months after graduation, £20,400–£28,800 after three years, and £25,075–£35,400 after five years, again, national figures for the field rather than guaranteed outcomes, and pay will vary depending on role, sector and location. Continuation figures show that 90% of students nationally continue past their first year, either still enrolled or having completed their studies, which offers some reassurance about the general staying power of biology degrees once students begin them. The industrial placement built into this particular course adds a practical dimension that isn't captured in these national statistics, giving students direct workplace exposure that may support their transition into employment or further study after graduation.
University & format
The University of Warwick is a public, Russell Group university founded in 1965, with 25,615 students in total. It was and holds a Gold rating in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality. This MBio (Hons) is a full-time, four-year programme taught in English, with the fourth year given over to an industrial placement. Most entrants arrive via A-levels or equivalent, around 87% of accepted students in recent years, with a typical UCAS tariff of 128–143 points among those accepted, though this reflects historical entrant profiles rather than a stated requirement. Bursaries and scholarships may also be available, and prospective students are advised to check the university's own funding pages for current details.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Industrial placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 87% |
| a Baccalaureate | 13% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at University of Warwick →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What Biological Sciences graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £29,000 | £25,000 – £32,000 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £29,500 | £25,000 – £37,000 | 80 |
| 5 years after | £39,000 | £31,000 – £49,000 | 90 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in biological sciences · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Biological Sciences nationally
National figures for Biological Sciences graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Biological Sciences courses at the same study level.
Compared with 771 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 13% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 11% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 170; response rate: 62%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Biological Sciences graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Biological Sciences graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- NHS & hospital labs
- Pharma & biotech
- Universities & institutes
- Public-health bodies
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Biological Sciences graduates.
Head of School, Biological Sciences - Strategic Leadership & GrowthUNIVERSITY OF READINGEducation-Focused Assistant Professor, Biological SciencesUniversity of BirminghamBiological Structures Data Engineer I/IIIambicBiological Structures Data Engineer I/IIIambic Therapeutics, IncCrop Geneticist The James Hutton Institute, Department of Cell & Molecular SciencesEuropean Plant Science OrganisationRegional Lead, Life Sciences FM, UK, Ireland & NordicsJLLIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
92% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £29,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.9 out of 10: NSS 82.3% · in work or study 92% · continued 93%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Warwick
Biological and sport sciences across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around The University of Warwick
256 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Biological Sciences right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Warwick from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £25,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Warwick’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Warwick and gov.uk before you apply.
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