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BSc Plant and Soil Science

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£27,000
Satisfaction88%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£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
15%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Animal care and control services
10%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
09
Media Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 135 respondents (61% response rate)

90%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
80%
Academic Support
93%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
79%
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

96-111
5%
112-127
15%
128-143
10%
144-159
15%
160-175
5%
176-191
15%
192-207
5%
208-223
5%
240+
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13402)

13402

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

34%
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

95%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
75%
Career On Track