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BSc Microbiology

University of Dundee
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /60
Graduate Salary£22,500
Satisfaction74%
Degree Completion81%
Professional Jobs55%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£22,500
typical starting salary
£22,000
£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
Elementary occupations
20%
02
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Caring personal services
5%
07
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (92% response rate)

82%
Teaching Quality
64%
Assessment & Feedback
67%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
82%
Learning Resources
48%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Manchester
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,480
📊2% cheaper than the UK average

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Entry Qualifications

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Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

28%
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

50%Business and Financial Project Management
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

81%
Continuation
55%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track