Cell Biology Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Biological Sciences (Developmental, Regeneration and Stem Cells) BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 78% 5% 1% £9250 £30400 191 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Molecular Cell Biology MBiol (Hons) The University of York 88% 0% 0% £9250 £24000 159 York On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 78% 5% 1% £9250 £30400 197 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Cell Biology BSc (Hons) University of Stirling 86% 0% 0% - - 146 Stirling On campus Full-time
Molecular Cell Biology MSc Nottingham Trent University 79% 0% 0% - - 119 Nottingham On campus Full-time
Skin Science and Stem Cell Biology MSc MSc University of Bradford 79% 0% 0% £8784 £20885 119 Bradford On campus Full-time
Dynamic Molecular Cell Biology (Wellcome Trust) PhD University of Bristol 79% 0% 0% £4565 £24600 119 Bristol On campus Full-time
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cells MRes Newcastle University 79% 0% 0% - - 119 Newcastle On campus Full-time
Cell Biology with a Modern Language BSc (Hons) The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
Cell Biology MRes Nottingham Trent University - - - - - - Nottingham On campus Full-time
Cell Biology BSc (Hons) The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc University of Chester - - - - - - Chester On campus Part-time
Cancer Cell Biology MSc University of Sussex - - - - - - Brighton On campus Full-time
Cell Biology PhD The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Cell Biology (4 years) [MSci] MSc The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
Cell Biology PhD University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology MSc University of Sussex - - - - - - Brighton On campus Full-time
Molecular Cell Biology and Cell Signalling in Health and Disease MRes Newcastle University - - - - - - Newcastle On campus Full-time
Molecular Cell Biology in Health and Disease DPhil University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Stem Cells and Translational Neurology (Online Learning) PDD The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Biomedical Science - Cell Biology and Immunology of Cancer PhD University of Southampton - - - - - - Southampton On campus Full-time
Stem Cell Biology PgCert Ulster University - - - - - - Coleraine On campus Part-time
Molecular and Cell Biology PhD University of Leicester - - - - - - Leicester On campus Full-time
Cell Biology with Entrepreneurship BSc (Hons) The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
Cell Biology with Industrial/Professional Experience (4 years) BSc (Hons) The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Cell Biology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £22479 £27706
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £26500 £18401 - £28010 £22173 - £34773
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Cell Biology courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23811 £22328 £26558
25-75 percentile range £21043 - £27592 £18246 - £26191 £22758 - £30823
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Cell Biology

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Cell Biology who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Cell Biology

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Jobs of graduates of Cell Biology (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Cell Biology at Nottingham Trent University

60% Natural and social science professionals
30% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Quality and Regulatory Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Cell Biology in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cell Biology

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cell Biology, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

The median salary of graduates of Cell Biology was £23000 15 months after graduation, £22479 3 years after graduation and £27706 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Cell Biology studies:
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Biology (Honours) - MBiol (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  • Master of Research - MRes
  • Master of Science (Research) - MSc (Res)
  • Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil
  • Professional Development Diploma - PDD
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Initial Qualification) - PgDip
  • Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
  • PhD with Integrated Study - PhD

Molecular Cell Biology - MBiol (Hons) at The University of York received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 88 out of 100 among 45 respondents.