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BSc (Hons) Molecular & Cellular Biology with Plant Science

University of Glasgow

1 Location : Glasgow Campus

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

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 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.

68%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 205 students (69% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

86%

86% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

82%

87%

82%

Data from 210 students (70% 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%

84%

87%

77%

76%

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

66%

66% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

65%

70%

70%

55%

68%

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

93%

87%

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

61%

61% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

72%

50%

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

82%

82% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

84%

86%

76%

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

60%

60% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

78%

57%

45%

71%

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

68% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 210 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Microbiology and cell science.

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.

63%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 60 students (73% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

85%

85% were positive about the teaching on the course.

91%

82%

84%

82%

Data from 60 students (76% 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.

85%

82%

91%

77%

76%

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

67% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

72%

67%

65%

57%

73%

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

91%

91% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

95%

86%

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

64%

64% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

76%

52%

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

78%

78% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

74%

81%

76%

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

62%

62% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

80%

53%

51%

65%

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

69% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 60 students (76% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

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.

59%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 45 students (70% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

90%

90% were positive about the teaching on the course.

93%

94%

88%

85%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

83%

83% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

81%

80%

93%

75%

85%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

55%

55% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

56%

63%

58%

55%

46%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

92%

92% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

98%

86%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

56%

56% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

67%

44%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

86%

86% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

92%

81%

83%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

60%

60% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

72%

57%

51%

79%

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

67% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 45 students (70% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

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: Biosciences

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

380 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Microbiology and cell science

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

90 students

Chart labels explained

Qualification types: Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

85 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points: Biosciences

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

290 students

UCAS Tariff points: Microbiology and cell science

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

70 students

UCAS Tariff points: Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

65 students

88% of students are still on the course or have completed it

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 may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Biosciences

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

370 students.

88% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Microbiology and cell science.

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

After 1 year on the course: Microbiology and cell science

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

105 students.

89% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

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

After 1 year on the course: Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry

Data for entrants in 2021-22

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

Data from

75 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 Glasgow

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

40 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

Typical range: £17,500 - £27,500

Data from

165 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £33,000

Data from

190 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 - £28,000

Data from

585 people.

80% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Glasgow are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £18,000 - £28,000

Data from

1350 people.

88% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,500

Data from

1540 people.

78% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Microbiology and cell science courses

For graduates from University of Glasgow

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £28,000

Data from

15 people

(70% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £28,000

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £33,500

Data from

45 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Microbiology and cell science graduates in:

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,000

Data from

105 people.

80% of UK-resident Microbiology and cell science graduates from University of Glasgow are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £27,500

Data from

150 people.

95% of UK-resident Microbiology and cell science graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£28,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £34,500

Data from

190 people.

80% of UK-resident Microbiology and cell science graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry courses

For graduates from University of Glasgow

After 15 months

£27,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £32,000

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,500

Typical range: £17,000 - £25,500

Data from

35 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £32,000

Data from

35 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry graduates in:

After 15 months

£26,000

Typical range: £23,000 - £30,000

Data from

70 people.

80% of UK-resident Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry graduates from University of Glasgow are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£23,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £27,000

Data from

150 people.

75% of UK-resident Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £23,000 - £33,500

Data from

170 people.

85% of UK-resident Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry graduates from University of Glasgow are based in Scotland.

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

87% 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 this and other courses in Biosciences.

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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

125 students (67% of those who were asked).

95% 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 this and other courses in Microbiology and cell science.

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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

90% 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 this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (75% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

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 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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

75 students (67% of those who were asked).

54% In highly skilled work

  • 17% Natural and social science professionals
  • 7% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 6% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

41% In other work

  • 13% Sales occupations
  • 7% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • Less than 5% Customer service occupations

5% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Microbiology and cell science.

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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

55% In highly skilled work

  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Other Health Professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • 5% Artistic, literary and media occupations

45% In other work

  • 25% Sales occupations
  • 10% Elementary occupations

0% In unknown work

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

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.

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.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (75% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Natural and social science professionals
  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials

35% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 10% Caring personal services
  • 10% Process, plant and machine operatives
  • 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

76% of graduates find their current work meaningful

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 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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

65 students (67% of those who were asked)

41% Usefulness

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

76% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

56% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Microbiology and cell science.

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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

20 students (70% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

45% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

95% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry over the previous two years.

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.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Data from

20 students (65% of those who were asked)

55% Usefulness

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

95% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

70% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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