Biological Science
Edinburgh Napier University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Sighthill

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Sighthill

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Sighthill

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Course info

Our course provides you with a broad understanding of biological sciences including biomedical sciences, microbiology, animal and marine biology and immunology. The Biological Sciences degree allows tailored learning to your individual interests. There will therefore be some aspects that are similar to the other degree structures, but allowing flexibility.Youll benefit from studying in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside which is rich in biodiversity, and visit local sites of outstanding ...Read more

Our course provides you with a broad understanding of biological sciences including biomedical sciences, microbiology, animal and marine biology and immunology. The Biological Sciences degree allows tailored learning to your individual interests. There will therefore be some aspects that are similar to the other degree structures, but allowing flexibility.You'll benefit from studying in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside which is rich in biodiversity, and visit local sites of outstanding natural beauty and special scientific interest.You’ll develop biological skills relevant to your chosen area, such as good laboratory practice, competence in microbiological techniques and field surveying.In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
20/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
68th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
86th
Biology (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Biology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
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23 Jan 24

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23 Jan 24

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,310 per year

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£20,310 per year

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Edinburgh Napier University
Sighthill Campus Bankhead Avenue Edinburgh Edinburgh, City Of EH11 4DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Park  0.4 miles away
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