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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Plant Science)

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Survey info

Some data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic, which may have had an effect on their responses.
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University of Edinburgh

1 Location : Central and Kings Buildings

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Student Satisfaction

78%

of final year Biosciences (non-specific) students at University of Edinburgh agreed they were satisfied with the course

Average Earnings for

23,500

£23,500

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

Employment

80%

go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

78%

"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course"

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students (70% of those who were asked)

All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Biosciences (non-specific).

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

The teaching on my course

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Learning opportunities

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Assessment and feedback

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Academic Support

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Organisation and management

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Learning resources

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Learning community

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

Student voice

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Data from

90 students
(70% of those who were asked)

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96%

of students are still on the course or have completed it

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

Data from

185 students.

After 1 year on the course

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

Data from

185 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 Edinburgh

After 15 months

£23,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

40 people

(65% of those asked).

Students graduating during 2018-2020.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000

Data from

190 people.


Students graduating during 2012-2014.

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £40,000

Data from

265 people.


Students graduating during 2012-2014.

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£22,000

Typical range: £19,500 - £25,500

Data from

420 people.

45% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are employed in Scotland.

Students graduating during 2018-2020.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £16,500 - £26,500

Data from

1525 people.

57% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Students graduating during 2012-2014.

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £31,000

Data from

1560 people.

55% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Edinburgh are based in Scotland.

Students graduating during 2012-2014.

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

80%

of the students go on to work and / or study

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

30 students (70% of those who were asked).

Read more about employment

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences (non-specific).

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.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

30 students

(70% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences (non-specific).

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.

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

15 students

(70% of those who were asked).

70%

In highly skilled work

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Finance Professionals

10%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

5%

Teaching Professionals

5%

Natural and social science professionals

25%

In other work

5%

Elementary occupations

5%

Administrative occupations

5%

Caring personal services

5%

In unknown work

Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

75%

of graduates find their current work meaningful

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biosciences (non-specific).

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 from students graduating during 2018-2020.

Data from

10 students (70% of those who were asked)

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

My current work is meaningful.

My current work fits with my future plans.

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