Biology

Heriot-Watt University

Undergraduate (Integrated Masters) 4+ Year Degree MBiol Full-time 5 Years Biology

Biology MBiol is an integrated masters undergraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 5 years. Graduates earn £29,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC - ABB.

A-Level Entry

BBC - ABB

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£29,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

The Integrated Master’s in Biology expands on the traditional BSc Biology degree with a further year of study that culminates in graduation with an M.Biol. This programme will train and equip graduates for a career in modern biological industries. The aims of this new degree are to enhance the creativity and employability of our best students by exposing them to courses that will allow them to grow their skill-set in business and entrepreneurship, as well as fully capitalise on their laboratory and field work skills in Biology. As well as taught courses, there is a strong emphasis on practical work with the entirety of the second semester being devoted to project work. The M.Biol will result in graduates who are well suited to a range of contemporary graduate employment posts in the Biology sector, including the environmental, biomedical and biotechnological sectors.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC - ABB
Scottish Higher AABB
Scottish Advanced Higher BB
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Master of Biology - MBiol
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
Subjects
Biology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£29,000