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High Drop-out Rate Alert
20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.
BSc Medicinal and Biological Chemistry
University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
B /75
Graduate Salary
£29,000Satisfaction
83%Degree Completion
80%Professional Jobs
85%Meaningful Work
90%Expected Starting Salary
below national medianTypical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£29,000
typical starting salary
£28,000
£32,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£52,000 (1526 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
AI & Your Career
Based on Anthropic research
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
72%
52%
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