Bsc (hons) Biological Sciences (microbiology) in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh, UK

Bsc (hons) Biological Sciences (microbiology) in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

This course provides a thorough general training in the physiology, ecology and biotechnological applications of microorganisms. We focus particularly on microbes as producers, as spoilage agents of food, as components of the environment, and as agents of disease, with emphasis on new and emerging diseases.

The course aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the microbiological sciences, and sufficient training in scientific methods and procedures to advance to a career in relevant industries, postgraduate training or other spheres of research.

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Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Microbiology) students are doing six months after graduating:

• 48% are working
• 39% are studying
• 2% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

• 80% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

• The average salary of students six months after graduating: £22000
• The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £19000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

• Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
• Engineering professionals
• Natural and social science professionals

 

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Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
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