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BSc Animal & Conservation Biology

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

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

21%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

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

🧭 Career Trajectories

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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 £21,000-£35,000 (356 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%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

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

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