University of Huddersfield
Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc (Hons) and other courses in Biology (Non-Specific) at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Biology (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £22000 £20000 £24000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £23000 £13500 - £23500 £18500 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Biology (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £24818 £22388 £26460
25-75 percentile range £21055 - £27916 £17085 - £27587 £20891 - £33872

Course Description

Studying biology helps you better understand the structure, function, and taxonomy of living organisms, which include humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Specialising in molecular and cellular biology allows you a deeper understanding of how molecules and cells work and can be manipulated, which opens the door to a broad range of careers. A degree in molecular and cellular biology can put you at the forefront of modern scientific breakthroughs, vaccine developments and more.

Why Study Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

A Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology. This course covers core topics in molecular and cellular biology which include biochemistry, cell biology and genomics.

You’ll gain relevant real-world experience and you’ll be taught by biology academics with doctoral-level expertise in their subject areas. Teaching is via lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will see you gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs.

Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you’ll:

  • Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally. 
  • Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.
  • Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biology career.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in research and industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in medical research, medical genetics, the NHS, pharmaceuticals and more.

Professional Bodies

This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.

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 Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc (Hons) at University of Huddersfield

30% Managers, directors and senior officials
15% Customer service occupations
15% Media Professionals
10% Information Technology Professionals
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Natural and social science professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. Assessment will include project work, assignments and examinations project work, assignments and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Biology (Non-Specific)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £17600 year 1
International £17600 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 University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

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About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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