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BSc Applied Microbiology

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /62
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction95%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs40%
Meaningful Work60%

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
Elementary occupations
15%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Animal care and control services
10%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Caring personal services
5%
08
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
09
Sales occupations
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 — 25 respondents (71% response rate)

98%
Teaching Quality
93%
Assessment & Feedback
86%
Academic Support
99%
Organisation
95%
Learning Resources
89%
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

64-79
5%
80-95
5%
96-111
10%
112-127
10%
128-143
15%
144-159
15%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
192-207
10%
208-223
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Degree
10%
Other HE
10%
Other
10%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

26%
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
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales
22%Conservation and environment

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
35%
Career On Track