MSci Biology
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Media Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 23%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 17%
- London: 24%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Biology at University of Nottingham earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £47,000. The £32,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Biology.
What do graduates of MSci Biology at University of Nottingham do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Biology at University of Nottingham?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Biology at University of Nottingham?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Is MSci Biology at University of Nottingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).
Does MSci Biology at University of Nottingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MSci Biology at University of Nottingham?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.