Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 165 graduates of Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business Studies at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies 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 | £26000 | £26000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22500 - £30000 | £20000 - £32000 | £24000 - £39000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25139 | £24753 | £28961 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21871 - £30502 | £18376 - £32529 | £21291 - £39327 |
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Course Description
This course will provide you with the knowledge and laboratory-based skills that are essential in both the field of Bioscience and Biomedical Science. The key benefit of studying this combination of subjects is that you will be suitably qualified to enter a range of professions.
The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences laboratories are very well equipped and emphasis is placed on practical ‘hands on' experience, particularly in laboratory work. Our bioanalytical, tissue culture and microscopy facilities have all been recently upgraded, supporting the enhancement of your technical skills and your future employability.
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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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 39% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 18% | Sales occupations |
| 9% | Finance Professionals |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 4% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 1% | Elementary occupations |
| 1% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies
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Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons)
| Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750 | year 1 |
| International | £15040 | 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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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
University Rankings
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About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
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