BSc Reproductive Biology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Reproductive Biology, a biology degree examining human and mammalian reproduction from gamete production to delivery. Core topics include Project Management. Students can undertake an optional year abroad during the programme. The first year covers biomedical sciences, medical biology, and molecular and cellular biology. The second year continues with Biomedical Sciences 2, Cells to Organisms 2, and Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2. The third year builds on this foundation through Biomedical Sciences 3 and Reproductive Biology 3, with the option to select specialisms such as anatomy and development, biomedical sciences, pharmacology, neuroscience, or infectious diseases. The fourth year focuses on advanced training via Reproductive Biology Project Planning, Research Skills in Reproductive Biology, original, laboratory-based research, and data/literature analysis-based research.
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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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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 30%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Natural and social science professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
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 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- biomedical sciences
- medical biology
- molecular and cellular biology
- Biomedical Sciences 2
- Microorganisms, Infection & Immunity 2
- Cells to Organisms 2
- Biomedical Sciences 3
- Reproductive Biology 3
- Reproductive Biology Project Planning
- Research Skills in Reproductive Biology
- original, laboratory-based research
- data/literature analysis-based research
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Reproductive Biology 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 the same as the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Reproductive Biology at University of Edinburgh do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Reproductive Biology at University of Edinburgh?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Reproductive Biology at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 177 UCAS points.
Does BSc Reproductive Biology at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Reproductive Biology at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.