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BSc Molecular Cell Biology

University of York🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
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Course Score
B /73
Graduate Salary£28,000
Satisfaction87%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs75%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£28,000
typical starting salary
£24,500
£30,000
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
40%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Administrative occupations
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Sales occupations
10%
06
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
6%
07
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
08
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Elementary occupations
5%
10
Caring personal services
4%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (13401)
13401
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (50% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
73%
Assessment & Feedback
66%
Academic Support
81%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
81%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

York
Average Weekly Rent
£145
Est. Annual Total£12,300
📊3% 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

96-111
15%
112-127
20%
128-143
25%
144-159
25%
176-191
15%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (13401)

13401

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

38%
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

55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science
40%Science, engineering and technology associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
75%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track