BSc Anatomy and Development
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Anatomy and Development, a cellular molecular and zoology degree focusing on human body construction, growth and repair mechanisms. The first two years cover foundational concepts through biomedical sciences, medical biology and cells to organisms 2. Students then select specialised topics in later stages, culminating in a fourth year featuring original, laboratory-based research and data/literature analysis-based research. Year 1 introduces fundamental concepts through biomedical sciences, medical biology and molecular and cellular biology. Year 2 builds on this via biomedical sciences 2, microorganisms, infection & immunity 2 and cells to organisms 2. Year 3 involves advanced study through biomedical sciences 3 and anatomy and development 3. Year 4 centers on the anatomy and development core alongside original, laboratory-based research or data/literature analysis-based research. Specialisms available include biomedical science, reproductive biology, pharmacology, neuroscience and infectious diseases.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (required: Biology and Chemistry, one at A and one at B) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 45%: 19 offers from 42 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 39%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 77%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 415 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Further study: 50%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 11%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 57%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 425 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Baccalaureate: 13%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 6%
Modules
- biomedical sciences
- medical biology
- molecular and cellular biology
- Biomedical Sciences 2
- Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2
- Cells to Organisms 2
- Biomedical Sciences 3
- Anatomy and Development 3
- Anatomy and Development Core
- original, laboratory-based research
- data/literature analysis-based research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Anatomy, physiology and pathology.
What do graduates of BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 191 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh?
45% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 19 offers from 42 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Anatomy and Development at University of Edinburgh?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.