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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C183

Anatomy and Development

The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£38,900Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The University of Edinburgh, the BSc (Hons) Anatomy and Development provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. The fields of anatomy and developmental biology are closely linked. Knowledge of anatomy is vital in many areas of biology and medicine, including developmental biology. Similarly, developmental biology tells us much about how normal anatomy is formed and maintained. International tuition fees are £38,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £26,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Developmental Biology and Embryology
Cellular and Molecular Biology
Histology and Tissue Structure
Organ Systems and Integration
Genetics and Molecular Genetics
Research Methods and Scientific Practice
Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine
UCAS Code:C183
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAB

AAB. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£38,900

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£155,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£34,000
3 years£19,500£26,000£31,000
5 years£27,000£34,500£45,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 44% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
20%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
72%
Assessment and feedback
32%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
97%
Student voice
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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