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BSc Marine & Freshwater Biology

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction95%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs40%
Meaningful Work65%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£28,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
10%
02
Animal care and control services
10%
03
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Caring personal services
5%
09
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (69% response rate)

98%
Teaching Quality
96%
Assessment & Feedback
88%
Academic Support
97%
Organisation
91%
Learning Resources
90%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
25%
96-111
10%
112-127
10%
144-159
15%
160-175
25%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
70%
Other HE
20%
Baccalaureate
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
40%
Career On Track