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MChem Medicinal and Biological Chemistry

University of Edinburgh
Full-time5 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary£29,000
Satisfaction83%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£29,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£52,000 (1526 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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
06
Media Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
10%
10
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (12601)
12601
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 45 respondents (68% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
68%
Assessment & Feedback
72%
Academic Support
88%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
64%
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

128-143
5%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%
176-191
15%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
35%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Baccalaureate
15%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (12601)

12601

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

41%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
45%Media
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track