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BSc Infectious Diseases

University of Edinburgh
Full-time4 YearsYear AbroadSubject: Various
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Course Score
A /75
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
72%
Degree Completion
75%
Professional Jobs
90%
Meaningful Work
95%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

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

40%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Business, Research and Administrative60%
Finance52%
Business and public service associate48%
Natural and social science40%
Science, engineering and technology associate40%

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for this subject graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£34,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount

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

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
10%
07
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
10%

Outcomes

75%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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