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BSc Applied Microbiology

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
C /62
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
95%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
40%
Meaningful Work
60%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

24%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Administrative55%
Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%
Sales40%
Conservation and environment22%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£28,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £21,000-£35,000 (356 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
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
15%
02
Elementary occupations
15%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
04
Animal care and control services
10%
05
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Skilled trades occupations
5%
08
Caring personal services
5%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%
10
Sales occupations
5%

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Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
40%
Professional Work
60%
Meaningful Role
35%
Career On Track

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