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Biotechnology degrees in the UK

There are 22 biotechnology courses at 9 universities and colleges across the UK. The median student satisfaction score is 85%. The middle entrant on a typical course had around 128 UCAS points. 89% of graduates were in work or further study after 15 months, on a median salary of £32,000. 12 courses offer a placement year.

Courses22
Median satisfaction85%
In work or study89%
Median salary£32,000

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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 3 years · Full-time · The University of Leeds
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
92%
In work or study
100%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: 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.Optional year abroad
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MBiol (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS 4 years · Full-time · The University of Leeds
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
87%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£28,000
Accredited: 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.Optional year abroad
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BSc (Hons) Biotechnology UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, THE 3 years · Full-time · Sutton Bonington Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
128–143
Student satisfaction
85%
In work or study
88%
Median salary
£33,000
Accredited: Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.Optional placement yearOptional year abroad
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MSci (Hons) Biotechnology Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
84%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: 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.Optional foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Biotechnology with Entrepreneurship Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
79%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: 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.Optional foundation year
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BSc (Hons) Biotechnology Xaverian College 4 years · Full-time · Main Campus
Entrants’ UCAS points
160–175
Student satisfaction
72%
In work or study
90%
Median salary
£32,000
Accredited: 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.Placement year includedOptional foundation year
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