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BSc Microbiology with Professional Studies

Queen's University of Belfast
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction84%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs80%
Meaningful Work80%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£29,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000–£35,000 (819 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
45%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 1

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (79% response rate)

87%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
79%
Academic Support
91%
Organisation
100%
Learning Resources
68%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Belfast
Average Weekly Rent
£105
Est. Annual Total£9,780
🎉22% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
20%
128-143
25%
144-159
35%
176-191
5%
192-207
5%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
95%
Foundation
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

35%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
28%Engineering
5%Elementary

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
80%
Professional Work
80%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track