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MBiol Microbiology

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Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£25,500
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion95%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work75%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£26,500
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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
35%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
06
Skilled trades occupations
5%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13403)
13403
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (83% response rate)

91%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
77%
Academic Support
86%
Organisation
79%
Learning Resources
86%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Leeds
Average Weekly Rent
£135
Est. Annual Total£11,760
🎉7% 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

112-127
30%
128-143
20%
144-159
25%
160-175
10%
192-207
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
90%
Degree
5%
Other HE
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13403)

13403

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

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
5%Sports and fitness

Outcomes

95%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
75%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track