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MA Biological Sciences

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
90%
Degree Completion
95%
Professional Jobs
60%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
Recognised By

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

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

30%
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
40%Natural and social science
22%Conservation and environment
18%Teaching

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
5%
05
Animal care and control services
5%
06
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
09
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track