Bioscience HNC
Scotland's Rural College University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Bioscience HNC and other courses in Agriculture at Scotland's Rural College University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Agriculture
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Agriculture 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 | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £21000 | £24000 |
25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £27000 | £16500 - £25000 | £18500 - £29000 |
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Agriculture
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23872 | £19884 | £22867 |
25-75 percentile range | £20487 - £27274 | £14892 - £25751 | £17151 - £30379 |
All Agriculture courses in the UK
Course Description
The HNC Bioscience course has been developed to provide students with a strong foundation in biological knowledge and understanding together with training in the basic practical and laboratory techniques used by the bioscience industries. Core studies cover the theory and practice of cell biology, biochemistry and microbiology as well as a consideration of environmental issues and fundamental training in IT software use. This common core is combined with a range of optional modules, according to the stream of study and campus chosen.
The HNC Bioscience course provide an excellent first step in higher education for employment in the bioscience sector. It allows students to find out which aspects of biology they are most interested in, as well as the industrial applications of these subjects.
The course provides different pathways of study, so that students can develop their individual interests and abilities leading to a range of progressions and employment opportunities.
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 Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Bioscience HNC at Scotland's Rural College University
20% | Legal professionals |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Customer service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
0% | Natural and social science professionals |
0% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Agriculture
All Agriculture courses of Scotland's Rural College University
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Mature applicants or those offering NQ Bioscience or SWAP Access to Science qualifications or similar are encouraged to discuss the course with staff at SRUC.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Achieving at least 5.0 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Bioscience HNC
Scotland | £1285 | year 1 |
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England UK | £7000 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7000 | year 1 |
Wales | £7000 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7000 | year 1 |
Ireland | £7000 | year 1 |
EU | £16000 | year 1 |
International | £16000 | 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)
University Rankings
Positions of Scotland's Rural College University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Scotland's Rural College University
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) is a publicly funded research school focused primarily on the education of agricultural subjects, such as Countryside Management, Animal Nutrition, and Forestry. SRUC offers courses and programmes across six campus locations, including eight fully-functional farmlands for students to get hands-on and practical experience in.
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