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BSc Microbiology

The University of Manchester🥈 TEF Silver
Full-time4 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£27,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction81%
Degree Completion75%
Professional JobsN/A
Meaningful WorkN/A

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
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typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Elementary occupations
10%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13403)
13403
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Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (82% response rate)

81%
Teaching Quality
84%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper 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

<48
5%
112-127
5%
128-143
10%
144-159
30%
160-175
25%
176-191
10%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
240+
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Foundation
10%
Other HE
10%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13403)

13403

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
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

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
5%Elementary

Outcomes

75%
Continuation