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BSc Infectious Diseases

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /67
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction72%
Degree Completion75%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work45%
The Course
The Location

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£34,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£42,000 (1753 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
25%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Elementary occupations
10%
07
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (80% response rate)

79%
Teaching Quality
69%
Assessment & Feedback
39%
Academic Support
70%
Organisation
66%
Learning Resources
47%
Student Voice

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Past Accepted Tariffs

144-159
30%
176-191
10%
208-223
30%
240+
30%

Entry Qualifications

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

Accreditations

Data not provided

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AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

40%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

60%Business, Research and Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
45%
Meaningful Role
55%
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