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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with a Foundation Year

Study mode: Full-time
Length: 4 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Not available
Foundation year: Compulsory

Personal statement examples

National Student Survey (NSS)

86%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 55 students (64% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting

Qualification types

Data from 50 students
A-levels, Advanced Highers or similar
90%
Degree or higher qualification
0%
Different higher education qualification
5%
International baccalaureate
0%
Completed Access course
0%
Foundation course
0%
No / unknown prior qualifications
0%
Other
0%

UCAS Tariff points

Data from 35 students

More than 240
0%
224 – 239
0%
208 – 223
0%
192 – 207
0%
176 – 191
0%
160 – 175
0%
144 – 159
5%
128 – 143
15%
112 – 127
15%
96 – 111
35%
80 – 95
20%
64 – 79
10%
48 – 63
5%
Less than 48
0%

A year on the course

93%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 145 students
Are still studying
93%
Are taking a break from their studies
3%
Have completed their studies
0%
Have left with a lower qualification
0%
Have left without a qualification
4%

Earnings after the course

Average earnings for all full-time Biology (Non-Specific) courses

For graduates from The University of East Anglia

After 15 months
£20,000

Range: £18,000 — £26,000

Data from 15 people (65% of those asked)

After 3 years
£22,500

Range: £18,500 — £27,500

Data from 60 people

After 5 years
£27,500

Range: £21,500 — £33,500

Data from 65 people

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

90%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 45 students (65% of those asked)
Now working
50%
Doing further study
35%
Working and studying
5%
Unemployed – previously working or studying
0%
Unemployed – not employed since graduation
5%
Other
5%

Occupation types 15 months after the course

75%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 25 students (65% of those asked)
75% In highly skilled work
25%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Natural and social science professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
5%
Other Health Professionals
5%
Teaching Professionals
5%
Other Educational Professionals
5%
Finance Professionals
5%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
25% In other work
10%
Elementary occupations
0% In unknown work
0%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Perception of work after graduating

80%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 20 students (65% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.