Biology MSc
University of Bristol
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 25 graduates of Biology MSc at University of Bristol for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biology (Non-Specific).
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Biology (Non-Specific)
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Biology (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 | £27000 | £26500 | £33500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £31500 | £21500 - £33000 | £24500 - £44500 |
All Biology (Non-Specific) courses of University of Bristol
Salary of all UK Graduates of Biology (Non-Specific)
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24966 | £22917 | £27783 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20975 - £27992 | £17911 - £27962 | £21766 - £34764 |
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Course Description
The MSci is ideal if you have ambitions to continue in biological research and want a competitive edge when applying for a PhD or research jobs.
Studying biology at Bristol exposes you to the breadth and depth of biological sciences, from enzymes to ecosystems. During your study with us you will gain knowledge of the diversity, evolution, function and interactions between animals, microbes and plants. Our course reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern biology, taking into account the past, present and future of life on Earth.
Our biology degree starts broadly and then introduces more choice in years two and three, allowing you to specialise or maintain breadth in your studies depending on your interests.
The additional fourth year of the MSci contains advanced skills training and a substantial research project, which is especially valuable for those aiming for a career in biological sciences.
We have outstanding facilities in our state-of-the-art Life Sciences Building and our lecturers are world-leading researchers in their fields. Our internationally leading research spans animal behaviour and sensory biology, ecology and environmental change, evolutionary biology and plant and agricultural sciences.
Our Biological Sciences degrees explore the subject in detail, but do not focus on human biology. If human biology is your main area of interest, we recommend you explore the courses we offer in Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiological Science and Psychology.
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 Biology MSc at University of Bristol
| 15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
European Baccalaureate: 85% overall, with 8.5 in two science-related subjects.
Science-related subjects include: Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Sciences; Further Mathematics; Geography; Geology; Mathematics; Physics; Psychology; and Statistics.
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law, Econ, Medicine, English
Costs
Tuition Fees Biology MSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £29300 | year 1 |
| International | £29300 | 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.
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About University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a traditional red brick research university located in Bristol, England. This university does not have a campus that it designates as its main campus, but instead has a group of buildings in the city centre which is referred to as the “University precinct”. With six different faculties and 29 distinct schools, there is sure to be something of interest for almost any student at Bristol.
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Student composition of University of Bristol
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bristol by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22265
- postgraduates:
- 6860
- Total:
- 29125
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Biological Sciences”: 2110 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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FAQ about Biology MSc University of Bristol
- 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 £27000 15 months after graduation, £26500 3 years after graduation and £33500 after graduation.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (15%), Finance Professionals (15%), Teaching Professionals (15%)
- 25 graduates rated the course 85. This means that 85% 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 MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Bristol.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 176 which makes it one of the 4.67% most difficult courses to enter among all Biological Sciences students in the UK.