Biology
Heriot-Watt UniversityBiology 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
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Master of Biology - MBiol
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate (Integrated Masters)
- Subjects
- Biology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £29,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ