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BSc (Hons) Biology and Statistics

University of St Andrews

1 Location : University of St Andrews

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 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

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

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.

87%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 45 students (69% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

97%

88%

97%

86%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

93%

88%

86%

77%

84%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

67%

88%

75%

68%

68%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

80%

90%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

68%

71%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

79%

83%

83%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

91%

75%

43%

79%

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

75% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

45 students (71% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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 Mathematical sciences.

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.

95%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 95 students (59% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

95%

87%

94%

88%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

94%

92%

84%

92%

86%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

90%

94%

88%

77%

77%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

94%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

96%

92%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

93%

90%

96%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

93%

81%

70%

72%

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

85% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from

95 students (59% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2022-23

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

93% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biology (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.

After 1 year on the course: Biology (non-specific)

Data for entrants in 2020-21

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

Data from

75 students.

100% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Statistics 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: Statistics

Data for entrants in 2019-21

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

Data from

10 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS) for the purpose of eligibility for Graduate Statistician status. Find out more

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 St Andrews

After 15 months

£26,500

Typical range: £22,000 - £31,000

Data from

15 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

Typical range: £20,500 - £31,000

Data from

65 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£31,000

Typical range: £22,500 - £39,000

Data from

80 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Biosciences graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,500

Data from

545 people.

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

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £26,500

Data from

1425 people.

56% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £32,000

Data from

1530 people.

50% of UK-resident Biosciences graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Mathematical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Mathematical sciences.

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 St Andrews

After 15 months

£29,500

Typical range: £25,000 - £38,000

Data from

20 people

(65% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£33,000

Typical range: £24,500 - £43,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£42,500

Typical range: £32,000 - £58,500

Data from

60 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Mathematical sciences graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£27,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £30,000

Data from

405 people.

30% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from University of St Andrews are employed in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£27,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £22,500 - £35,000

Data from

440 people.

40% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£33,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £26,000 - £43,000

Data from

475 people.

37% of UK-resident Mathematical sciences graduates from University of St Andrews are based in Scotland.

Data for students graduating 2013-15

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

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 other courses in Biology (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.

Data for students graduating 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

10 students (60% of those who were asked).

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 Mathematical sciences.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (65% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Biology (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.

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

75% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 10% Teaching Professionals
  • 10% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 10% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
  • 10% Media Professionals
  • 10% Design occupations
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals

25% In other work

  • 15% Elementary occupations
  • 10% Sales 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 other courses in Mathematical sciences.

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 2020-21

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

25 students (65% of those who were asked).

85% In highly skilled work

  • 25% Information Technology Professionals
  • 20% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 10% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Engineering professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

10% In other work

  • 10% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations

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

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

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2019-21

Data from

20 students (65% of those who were asked)

35% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Mathematical sciences.

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 2020-21

Data from

20 students (65% of those who were asked)

50% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

85% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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