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% 0% 1% £9250 £34800 202 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Molecular Cell Biology MBiol (Hons) The University of York - 0% 5% £9250 £28800 166 York On campus Full-time
Biological Sciences (Cell Biology) BSc (Hons) The University of Edinburgh 78% 0% 1% £9250 £34800 201 Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Molecular Cell Biology BSc (Hons) The University of York 91% 0% 5% £9250 £28800 153 York On campus Full-time
Skin Science and Stem Cell Biology MSc MSc University of Bradford - - - £9230 £23028 - Bradford On campus Full-time
Dynamic Molecular Cell Biology (Wellcome Trust) PhD University of Bristol - - - £4665 £25300 - Bristol On campus Full-time
Cell Biology MRes Nottingham Trent University - - - - - - Nottingham On campus Full-time
Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine MSc University of Chester - - - - - - Chester On campus Full-time
Cell Biology PhD The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Pharmacy (Biochemistry and Cell Biology) PhD University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Part-time
Cell Biology MSc (Res) University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Part-time
Molecular Cell Biology MSc Nottingham Trent University - - - - - - Nottingham On campus Part-time
Cell Biology MPhil The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester 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) PgCert The University of Edinburgh - - - - - - Edinburgh On campus Part-time
Cell Biology MSc The University of Manchester - - - - - - Manchester On campus Full-time
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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 £24000 £22479 £27706
25-75 percentile range £21500 - £27500 £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 £24997 £23969 £27650
25-75 percentile range £22407 - £28277 £19115 - £27721 £23110 - £32020
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023

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 Oct 10, 2023

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 Oct 10, 2023

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

40% Finance Professionals
30% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Media Professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

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) Oct 10, 2023
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 £24000 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)
  • Master of Philosophy - MPhil
  • Doctor of Philosophy - DPhil
  • Postgraduate Certificate - PgCert
  • Professional Development Diploma - PDD
  • Postgraduate Diploma (Initial Qualification) - PgDip