Biology MBiol
Heriot-Watt University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Biology MBiol and other courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific) at Heriot-Watt University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences (Non-Specific) 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 | £25000 | £23500 | £26500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23500 - £28000 | £18000 - £28000 | £21500 - £32500 |
All Biosciences courses of Heriot-Watt University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24556 | £31500 | £35640 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21037 - £28149 | £24278 - £42611 | £27547 - £50977 |
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Course Description
The aims of this new degree are to enhance the creativity and employability of our best students by exposing them to courses that will allow them to grow their skill-set in business and entrepreneurship, as well as fully capitalise on their laboratory and field work skills in Biology. As well as taught courses, there is a strong emphasis on practical work with the entirety of the second semester being devoted to project work. The M. Biol will result in graduates who are well suited to a range of contemporary graduate employment posts in the Biology sector, including the environmental, biomedical and biotechnological sectors.
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biology MBiol at Heriot-Watt University
| 30% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Health associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences (Non-Specific)
All Biosciences (Non-Specific) courses of Heriot-Watt University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Suitable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.
We operate contextual admissions defined by our Fair Access Policy which may mean entry requirements are flexible.
We accept a wide range of other qualifications from the UK, Europe and International countries. Please contact the Admissions Officer for the programme for further information on the entry requirements for these.
Costs
Tuition Fees Biology MBiol
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £24048 | year 1 |
| International | £24048 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living
| 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
UCAS application code:
C100
University Rankings
of Heriot-Watt University
among 20 universities
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of Heriot-Watt University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University is a prominent research education institution located in the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Recognised globally for their research contributions in Engineering and Science in particular, this university enjoys a formidable reputation among education ranking listings such as Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. Despite the university’s campus not being centrally located in the city, students almost unanimously agree that there is more than enough fun to be had on-site, thanks to a proactive Student Union that is constantly working to create spaces and resources for clubs.
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Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 91% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough |
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Biology MBiol (Hons) | University of St Andrews | 92% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £30160 | - | St Andrews |
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Biological Sciences MBiolSci | The University of Sheffield | - | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | - | Sheffield |
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Biological Sciences with Professional Studies Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 147 | Belfast |
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Biology MBiol | Heriot-Watt University | 67% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £24048 | 160 | Edinburgh |
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FAQ about Biology MBiol Heriot-Watt University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £23500 3 years after graduation and £26500 after graduation.
- Natural and social science professionals (30%), Managers, directors and senior officials (15%), Business and public service associate professionals (10%), Skilled trades occupations (10%)
- 35 graduates rated the course 67. This means that 67% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Biology MBiol is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Heriot-Watt University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 160 which makes it one of the 14.02% most difficult courses to enter among all Biological Sciences students in the UK.