Study mode: Full-time
Length: 4 years
Distance learning: Not available
Placement year: Not available
Year abroad: Optional
Foundation year: Not available
National Student Survey (NSS)
83%
"Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course."
Data from 20 students (67% of those asked)
Course
The course is intellectually stimulating
My course has challenged me to achieve my best work
My course has provided me with opportunities to explore ideas or concepts in depth
My course has provided me with opportunities to bring information and ideas together from different topics
My course has provided me with opportunities to apply what I have learnt
The course is well organized and running smoothly
The timetable works efficiently for me
Any changes in the course or teaching have been communicated effectively
Support
I have been able to contact staff when I needed to
I have received sufficient advice and guidance in relation to my course
Good advice was available when I needed to make study choices on my course
The IT resources and facilities provided have supported my learning well
The library resources (e.g. books, online services and learning spaces) have supported my learning well
I have been able to access course-specific resources (e.g. equipment, facilities, software, collections) when I needed to
Assessments
The criteria used in marking have been clear in advance
Marking and assessment has been fair
Feedback on my work has been timely
I have received helpful comments on my work
Community
I feel part of a community of staff and students
I have had the right opportunities to work with other students as part of my course
I have had the right opportunities to provide feedback on my course.
Staff value students' views and opinions about the course.
It is clear how students' feedback on the course has been acted on.
The students' union (association or guild) effectively represents students' academic interests.
Staff
Staff are good at explaining things
Staff have made the subject interesting
Qualification types
Data from 45 students
UCAS Tariff points
Data from 45 students
A year on the course
95%
"of students are still on the course or have completed"
Data from 45 students
Professional accreditation
Recognised by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) for the purposes of endorsement by the BASES Undergraduate Endorsement Scheme (BUES). Find out more
Earnings after the course
Average earnings for all full-time Biological And Sport Sciences courses
For graduates from University of Edinburgh
After 15 months
£23,000
Range: £20,500 — £27,000
Data from 45 people (60% of those asked)
After 3 years
£23,500
Range: £18,500 — £28,000
Data from 225 people
After 5 years
£30,500
Range: £22,500 — £40,000
Data from 310 people
What graduates are doing 15 months after the course
84%
"of the students go on to work and / or study"
Data from 150 students (62% of those asked)
Occupation types 15 months after the course
73%
"of graduates are employed in highly skilled work."
Data from 75 students (62% of those asked)
73% In highly skilled work
17%
Business and public service associate professionals 10%
Natural and social science professionals 8%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals 7%
Teaching Professionals 5%
Finance Professionals 4%
Managers, directors and senior officials 3%
Conservation and environment professionals22% In other work
6%
Sales occupations 6%
Administrative occupations 4%
Elementary occupations5% In unknown work
5%
Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not knownPerception of work after graduating
80%
"of graduates find their current work meaningful."
Data from 60 students (62% of those asked)
Usefulness I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.
Meaningfulness My current work is meaningful.
Future My current work fits with my future plans.