Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons)
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biosciences (Non-Specific).
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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 | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £23500 | £29500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £29000 | £18000 - £28000 | £22500 - £40000 |
All Biosciences courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biosciences
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24399 | £22675 | £26768 |
25-75 percentile range | £20964 - £28045 | £17279 - £28796 | £20493 - £34558 |
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Course Description
Reproductive biology aims to understand the scientific principles that govern reproduction in humans and other mammals.
You will study the requirements for reproduction, including:
* the production of sufficient numbers of viable gametes
* fertilisation
* implantation in a receptive uterus
* formation of a placenta that can sustain and nurture a baby
* delivery at full term
Advances in this field provided the knowledge behind assisted conception. It has also revolutionised reproductive medicine and veterinary practice.
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 Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons) at The University of Edinburgh
25% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
15% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
15% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
15% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biosciences (Non-Specific)
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | Total 65 with at least 6.0 in each component. |
TOEFL (iBT) | 92 | Total 92 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements. |
Cambridge English Advanced | Total 176 with at least 169 in each component |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | Total 176 with at least 169 in each component |
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Trinity ISE | ISE II with distinctions in all four components |
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PTE Academic | 62 | Total 62 with at least 59 in each component |
Costs
Tuition Fees Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £34800 | year 1 |
International | £34800 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Scottish students must apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for payment of their tuition fees.
EU On 9th July 2020 the decision was made by the Scottish Government to end free university tuition for European Union (EU) students starting in 2021-22. Funding policy for EU nationals and associated groups starting a course of study in academic year 2022-23 or later will be in line with international fees.
Full time international and EU students will pay a fixed annual fee rate for the duration of their programme.
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
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About The University of Edinburgh
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons) | The University of Edinburgh | 78% | 0% | 1% | £9250 | £34800 | 210 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Human Embryology and Developmental Biology BSc (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | - | - | - | £9250 | £26100 £24800 | - | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |