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HomeEdinburgh Napier UniversityBSc Animal & Conservation Biology

BSc Animal & Conservation Biology

Edinburgh Napier University
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Biological Sciences
Course Score
C /62
Graduate Salary
£25,000
Satisfaction
97%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
35%
Meaningful Work
70%
Recognised By

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

21%
Moderate Exposure

Some tasks in this career are being augmented by AI, but the core work still requires significant human judgement and skill.

Vulnerability Matrix

Customer service68% Exposed
Science, engineering and technology associate40% Exposed
Conservation and environment22% Exposed
Leisure, travel and related personal service10% Exposed
Animal care and control services6% Exposed

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Biological Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£22,500
£28,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Biological Sciences graduates nationally earn £19,000£35,000 (811 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Animal care and control services
15%
02
Conservation and environment professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Elementary occupations
15%
04
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
05
Skilled trades occupations
10%
06
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
07
Customer service occupations
10%

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
35%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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