Best universities for Biotechnology (2026)
8 UK universities teaching Biotechnology as a full-time degree, ranked on graduate pay, jobs, student satisfaction, students staying on and entry points.
| # | University | Score | Salary 5 yrs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Birmingham Birmingham, West Midlands · TEF Silver | 66 | £41k |
| 2 | University of Leeds Leeds, Yorkshire and The Humber · TEF Silver | 60 | £38.5k |
| 3 | University of Nottingham Nottingham, East Midlands · TEF Silver | 57 | £41.5k |
| 4 | University of Manchester Manchester, North West · TEF Silver | 50 | £33.5k |
| 5 | Coventry University Coventry, West Midlands · TEF Gold | 45 | £37k |
| 6 | University of Northumbria at Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne, North East · TEF Silver | 45 | £34.5k |
| 7 | Edge Hill University West Lancashire, North West · TEF Silver | 38 | — |
| 8 | Liverpool John Moores University Liverpool, North West · TEF Silver | 35 | £35k |
How the score works: universities are compared within each subject on salary five years after graduating (27%), the share in work or further study (18%), student satisfaction (18%), students staying on (13.5%), typical UCAS points (13.5%, compared within each nation) and the TEF rating (10%, England). 50 is typical. Figures: Discover Uni (Office for Students, HESA), National Student Survey, Graduate Outcomes, HMRC LEO earnings; full-time first degrees.
Questions
What is the best university for Biotechnology?
On our measures University of Birmingham ranks first for Biotechnology, followed by University of Leeds, University of Nottingham, University of Manchester. Rankings depend on what matters to you, so compare pay, jobs and satisfaction.
Which university's Biotechnology graduates earn the most?
University of Nottingham: typical earnings of £41.5k five years after graduating (HMRC tax records).