Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc

Bangor University

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	36%
Salary after 15 months	£27000
Number of students	22 graduates / year
Unemployment Rate	5% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	0% Proportion of students of Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Bangor Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Biotechnology, Molecular Biology

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc at Bangor University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction

36 /100

20 total respondents

	Bangor University, Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc	Average review score among all Biotechnology courses in the UK
Explanations	94	94
Interesting courses	89	72
Intellectually stimulating	89	86
Challenged to do my best	89	88
Depth of concepts	83	85
Builds on previous learnings	83	92
Joined ideas from different topics	83	77
Balance directed/independent study	94	86
Applicability of course content	83	85
Clear criteria in markings	94	79
Fair assessment	83	73
Tests reflected your learning	83	72
Timely feedback	94	77
Helpful feedback	89	60
Approachability of teachers	78	86
Support from teachers	89	93
Organisation of courses	89	79
Communication of changes	83	87
IT facilities	72	86
Library	89	89
Course specific resources	88	92
Student feedback opportunities	67	93
Student feedback valued	83	80
Student's feedback acted upon	94	73
Work of student union	71	78
Mental wellbeing services	56	84
Overall satisfaction	36	79

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
This particular course

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£27000	£23500	£27500
25-75 percentile range	£27000 - £27500	£18500 - £25000	£21000 - £30500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Teacher Training courses of Bangor University

Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£26506	£24514	£28116
25-75 percentile range	£24888 - £29177	£18792 - £27897	£20130 - £32846

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Teacher Training courses in the UK

Course Description

This taught MSc course in the School of Biological Sciences provides intensive training in this important area of Biology and is designed both for fresh graduates and for those wishing to develop and extend their expertise in this area. The course has a strong practical emphasis and will provide the advanced theoretical and practical background necessary for employment in the Biotechnology industry, as well as equipping students with the knowledge required to pursue advanced studies in this area.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	All Bangor University graduates of undergraduate studies in Teacher Training	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Teacher Training
Total respondents	25	40
Unemployed	5%	8%
Studying	0%	15%
Working	85%	68%
Both studying and working	5%	8%
No information	10%	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Teacher Training courses of Bangor University

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	90%	10%
Utilise skills from studies	80%	20%
Work is meaningful	95%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of Bangor University

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	85%
Non highly-skilled jobs	15%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Teacher Training courses of Bangor University

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Molecular Biology with Biotechnology MSc at Bangor University

80%	Secretarial and related occupations
10%	Media Professionals
5%	Caring personal services
5%	Welfare and housing associate professionals

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 164

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	0
96-111	5
112-127	0
128-143	5
144-159	10
160-175	30
176-191	30
192-207	5
208-223	10
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 5.5
- Others Pre-masters English 5 month program
- 5.0
- Others Pre-masters English 6 month program
- 4.5
- Others Pre-masters English 9 month program
- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.5)

The University offers a wide range of scholarships, studentships and bursaries.

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

The normal requirement would be for a student to have a 2(ii) Honours undergraduate degree in an appropriate Biological Science subject. Applications from mature students, without formal qualifications, but with relevant industrial, commercial, research or other experience will be considered. Applicants from overseas must, in addition, demonstrate competence in English to an acceptable level as outlined below:

IELTS: a minimum score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5), or

Cambridge Proficiency Higher

Students who have undertaken 2 years of education entirely through the medium of English directly prior to entry to Bangor University, will not be required to submit an English Language test certificate. A letter from their institution will, however, be required, stating that they have studied entirely through the medium of English.

Mature students without a degree but having substantial recent and relevant experience will also be considered. We particularly encourage applications from overseas students.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Bangor University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Bangor University

Founded in 1884 in Bangor, Wales, Bangor University offers strong support when it comes to student research initiatives. Some examples include the Environment Centre, a dedicated Language facility, and Europe’s largest underground root laboratory in Treborth Botanic Gardens. Additionally, the campus is situated less than 15 minutes away from Garth Pier on-foot, one of the main places to visit in Bangor.

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