UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C720

Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology)

Name: Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology)
Price: 38900 GBP
Availability: InStock

The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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4 yearsDuration

£38,900Per Year (Intl)

£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary

88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Molecular Biology) at The University of Edinburgh is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding living systems. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. Molecular biology is the study of biological systems at the molecular level and draws on knowledge from across biological sciences. Since the discovery of the structure of DNA and the advancement of whole genome sequences, molecular biologists are able to offer solutions to the most serious problems we face in modern medicine, agriculture, and industry. This includes: * understanding the molecular basis of diseases including cancer * crop improvements and agricultural sustainability * developing novel enzymes for use in industrial processes In this programme, you will learn how comb... 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 a median graduate salary of £27,000 within three years, a 96% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Molecular Biology Fundamentals

Cellular and Molecular Genetics

DNA Structure and Function

Protein Synthesis and Expression

Molecular Cloning Techniques

Genomics and Bioinformatics

Gene Regulation and Cell Signalling

Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

UCAS Code:C720

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA - ABB

AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. You must have a grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. GCSEs: Mathematics or Physics at B or 6; English at C or 4.

International Baccalaureate

37 - 32 points

from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology at 5; Chemistry at 5. SL: Mathematics: Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Physics at 6; English at 5.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6

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 Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£28,000	£30,000	£34,000
3 years	£24,000	£27,000	£29,500
5 years	£27,500	£31,000	£49,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — 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

£27,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 11% above UK average salary

This course

£31,000

UK average

£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH03-01-08). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%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

Subject-level average

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

82%

Overall

Teaching on my course

88%

Learning opportunities

85%

Assessment and feedback

66%

Academic support

91%

Organisation and management

81%

Learning resources

89%

Student voice

73%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

96%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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