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Biology at Ulster University

Ulster University is ranked 36th of 87 universities for biology on our measures. 89% of students are positive about the course.

Typical offer AAAColeraine, Northern Ireland1 courseRanked on partial data

#36 of 87 for biology30
Biology to your shortlist

Will my grades get me in?

We compare your grades with the typical offer above. Offers can change, so always check the university’s course page.

How it compares with other biology courses

  • Student satisfaction89%Above average (average 86%)
  • Stay on course90%About average (average 89%)
  • Graduate-level jobs55%Below average (average 60%)
  • Salary after 15 months–Not published
  • Entry points (median)107Less competitive than average (average 112)

The marker shows the typical (median) biology course. How we measure

Who gets in

UCAS points of students who started, with the A-level grades worth the same points. These totals include every qualification students had (a fourth A-level, EPQ, AS levels and so on), so many people here had a lower offer than their total suggests.

  1. Under 96 ptsbelow CCC32%
  2. 96–111 ptsCCC–BCC27%
  3. 112–127 ptsBBC–BBB23%
  4. 128–143 ptsABB–AAB9%
  5. 144–159 ptsAAA–A*AA0%
  6. 160+ ptsA*A*A or more9%

What graduates earn

Earnings data isn’t published for this course yet.

The 15-month figure comes from the Graduate Outcomes survey and covers graduates in full-time work. The 3 and 5-year figures come from tax records and include everyone in work, including part-time, so they can be lower than the 15-month figure.

The course at a glance

Each course has its own satisfaction, drop-out and entry figures where enough students answered. Add your grades above to see your fit for each one.

  • Biology

    BSc · 3 years

    Optional placement yearOptional year abroad

    Typical offerAAA

    Satisfied
    89%
    Stay on
    90%
    Entry points
    107
    Graduate jobs
    55%
    Salary
    –

Typical offers are taken from each university’s own course page (checked October 2026). Offers change each year and some courses ask for specific subjects, so always check the course page before you apply.

Links go to the university’s own course pages, where you’ll find current entry requirements and fees.

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Living in Coleraine

Most first-year students live in university halls, and many universities guarantee a place if you apply on time. Start with Ulster University’s own accommodation page for halls, prices and deadlines.

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