Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons)
Loughborough University of Technology
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) and other courses in Biosciences at Loughborough University of Technology for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Biosciences courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH03
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biosciences 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 | £26500 | £27500 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £21500 - £35000 | £26000 - £45500 |
All CAH03 courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH03
| 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 |
All CAH03 Courses in the UK
Course Description
Biological Sciences is an exciting and rapidly developing field, bringing together knowledge, ideas and techniques to allow us to expand our understanding of the human body and its interplay with the environment.
Our MSci Biological Sciences degree is designed to develop your understanding of the processes underlying life and health in whole organisms.
During the Biological Sciences course, you will explore topics including genetics and molecular biology, biochemistry and metabolism, cell biology and regenerative medicine, human evolution, anatomy and physiology, growth, development and ageing, as well as research methods.
We also focus on the development of laboratory practical skills. You will benefit from teaching in STEMLab, the University's £17 million state-of-the-art facility, as well as other specialist laboratories.
Year-long professional placement opportunities can help develop essential skills and boost employability, or international placements allow the opportunity to experience another country whilst you study.
In the final year, our MSci Biological Sciences degree features a chance to complete a substantial research project in your chosen area of interest. The focus on developing your research skills makes the MSci particularly strong preparation for a career in research or for PhD study.
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.
All Biosciences courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Current jobs
All courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Biosciences (Non-Specific) courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) at Loughborough University of Technology
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 10% | Teaching Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences (Non-Specific)
All Biosciences (Non-Specific) courses of Loughborough University of Technology
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Loughborough accepts a wide range of qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/entrance-requirements/ This information details the general requirements and should be read in conjunction with the information given for each course.
Loughborough also accepts a wide range of international qualifications for entry as outlined on our website www.lboro.ac.uk/international/applicants/country/
Loughborough uses contextual data in the admissions process to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers outlined in the information given for each course. www.lboro.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/getting-started/applying/contextual-data/
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 7.0
- MSc Media and Cultural Analysis, BSc Business and Management
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons)
| EU | £27250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £27250 | year 1 |
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.
University Rankings
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Positions of Loughborough University of Technology in top UK and global rankings.
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About Loughborough University of Technology
Founded in 1909, Loughborough University is located in the city of the same name, situated between Leicester and Nottingham. The university operates from two distinct campuses; the primary one in Loughborough, and the other in London. In the main Loughborough campus students enjoy access to up-to-date facilities such as their advanced SSEHS research laboratory, Pilkington Library, and numerous snack and restaurant options throughout the campus.
Student composition of Loughborough University of Technology
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Total number of students enrolled at Loughborough University of Technology by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 14460
- postgraduates:
- 3300
- Total:
- 17760
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biological Sciences”: 670 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) | Queen's University of Belfast | - | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £25300 | 147 | Belfast |
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Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) | University of Exeter | - | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £29700 | 193 | Exeter |
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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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Biological Sciences Msci (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 91% | 10% | 20% | £9250 | £27250 | - | Loughborough |
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FAQ about Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology
- 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 £26500 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £33500 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (25%), Administrative occupations (15%), Sales occupations (10%), Administrative occupations (10%)
- 45 graduates rated the course 84. This means that 84% 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.
- Biological Sciences (with placement year) Msci (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Loughborough University of Technology.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 164 which makes it one of the 7.48% most difficult courses to enter among all Biological Sciences students in the UK.