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BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience

University of Stirling

Institution
University of Stirling
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Cell and Molecular Bioscience
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
U16-CMB
Median salary
£29,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 95%
  • Learning opportunities: 82%
  • Assessment and feedback: 81%
  • Academic support: 91%
  • Organisation and management: 85%
  • Learning resources: 91%
  • Student voice: 87%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 75%
  • Left higher education: 20%
  • Moved to a lower qualification: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 60%
  • Working and studying: 15%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Natural and social science professionals: 40%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
  • Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
  • Caring personal services: 10%
  • Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
  • Find their work meaningful: 85%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 65%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 2%
  • North West: 4%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
  • East of England: 4%
  • London: 5%
  • South West: 2%
  • Scotland: 75%
  • Northern Ireland: 3%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 80%
  • Baccalaureate: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling earn?

The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Biology.

What do graduates of BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling do next?

80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling?

95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling?

The average entrant had 167 UCAS points.

Does BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional year abroad.

How many students continue on BSc Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling?

75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.