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MSci (Hons) Human Sciences

University of Birmingham

1 Location : Edgbaston campus

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Course data summary

Average Earnings

£28,000

15 months after the course for Biosciences graduates at University of Birmingham

Employment

85%

go on to work and/or study

15 months after the course for Biosciences graduates at University of Birmingham

Graduate views

51%

are using what they learnt during their studies in their current work

15 months after the course for Biosciences graduates at University of Birmingham

Student views

78%

The course has developed the knowledge and skills I think I will need for my future.

Final year MSci Biosciences students at University of Birmingham

Student views

74%

Staff value students’ views and opinions about the course.

Final year MSci Biosciences students at University of Birmingham

Student views

84%

Teaching staff have supported my learning well.

Final year MSci Biosciences students at University of Birmingham

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our data.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biosciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This is because the course has not yet run or has not been running long enough for this data to be available.

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

87%

87% were positive about the teaching on the course.

90%

76%

94%

86%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

82% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

84%

86%

84%

76%

78%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

70%

70% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

75%

74%

72%

71%

58%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

85%

85% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

86%

84%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

80%

80% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

81%

80%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

89% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

89%

91%

86%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

75%

75% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

89%

74%

60%

69%

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

84% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

87% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 160 students (74% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

25 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

20 students

90% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences (non-specific) over the previous two years.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course.

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2020-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

15 students.

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Biosciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Biosciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Birmingham

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £32,000

Data from

65 people

(68% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £34,500

Data from

235 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£35,000

Typical range: £29,000 - £45,500

Data from

265 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Biosciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £29,500

Data from

6510 people.

100% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Birmingham are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,500 - £29,500

Data from

11445 people.

98% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Birmingham are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £37,000

Data from

12920 people.

97% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Birmingham are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

160 students (68% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

95 students (68% of those who were asked).

71% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 12% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 12% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • Less than 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals

24% In other work

  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Caring personal services
  • Less than 5% Elementary occupations

4% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

89% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

80 students (68% of those who were asked)

51% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

89% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

73% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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