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BSc Marine Biology

University of Aberdeen
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /66
Graduate Salary£24,500
Satisfaction79%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£24,500
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
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
30%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Animal care and control services
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
07
Sales occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13402)
13402
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (54% response rate)

88%
Teaching Quality
77%
Assessment & Feedback
76%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
64%
Student Voice

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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

64-79
5%
80-95
5%
112-127
5%
144-159
20%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
208-223
35%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Other HE
5%

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
40%Natural and social science
40%Sales
22%Conservation and environment

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track