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BSc Microbiology

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction90%
Degree Completion90%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work75%

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
£23,500
£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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Animal care and control services
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Sales occupations
5%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Administrative occupations
0%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
0%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (72% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
76%
Assessment & Feedback
78%
Academic Support
98%
Organisation
92%
Learning Resources
74%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Aberdeen
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,860
🎉14% 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

128-143
15%
160-175
15%
176-191
10%
192-207
20%
208-223
15%
224-239
5%
240+
25%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Other HE
10%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

28%
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
45%Media
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track