University of Glasgow
Human Biology BSc (Hons)
University of Glasgow

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Human Biology BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Biosciences.

Overall student satisfaction
93 /100
20 total respondents
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Others in Biosciences

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in 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 £28000 £36500 £41000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £34500 £29000 - £38500 £28000 - £47500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Biosciences

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23639 £22140 £26132
25-75 percentile range £20607 - £27541 £16853 - £27935 £19965 - £33374

Course Description

Human biology explores the scientific principles that underlie investigations into the function of the human body from a molecular and cellular level to a whole-body level. It examines the way in which the body works in health, during normal healthy ageing and disease. You’ll be taught by world-class researchers from across our internationally renowned Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences research institutes.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Human Biology BSc (Hons) at University of Glasgow

15% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10% Caring personal services
10% Sales occupations
10% Skilled trades occupations
10% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Nursing Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Elementary occupations
10% Managers, directors and senior officials

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Human Biology, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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 University of Glasgow in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Glasgow

The ancient University of Glasgow owns and manages three distinct campus locations: Gilmorehill, Garscube, and Dumfries campus. The primary building for the majority of students is Gilmorehill, where learners have the opportunity to earn a degree from the university’s diverse Liberal Arts subjects, as well as participate in well funded research projects. The city of Glasgow has a well deserved reputation for having some of the friendliest locals in the UK, as well as being one of the cultural centres of Scotland.

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Where is this programme taught

Gilmorehill (Main) Campus
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