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BSc Biochemistry and Microbiology

University of Strathclyde
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
87%
Degree Completion
90%
Professional Jobs
75%
Meaningful Work
90%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

30%
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

Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Sales40%
Design35%
Artistic, literary and media32%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£27,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£29,000
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
35%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Skilled trades occupations
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
07
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
5%
10
Design occupations
★ Professional
5%

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

Outcomes

90%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
85%
Career On Track

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