The Integrated Master’s in Biology expands on the traditional BSc Biology degree with a further year of study that culminates in graduation with an M.Biol. This programme will train and equip graduates for a career in modern biological industries. The aims of this new degree are to enhance the creativity and employability of our best students by exposing them to courses that will allow them to grow their skill-set in business and entrepreneurship, as well as fully capitalise on their laboratory and field work skills in Biology. As well as taught courses, there is a strong emphasis o...
The Integrated Master’s in Biology expands on the traditional BSc Biology degree with a further year of study that culminates in graduation with an M.Biol. This programme will train and equip graduates for a career in modern biological industries. The aims of this new degree are to enhance the creativity and employability of our best students by exposing them to courses that will allow them to grow their skill-set in business and entrepreneurship, as well as fully capitalise on their laboratory and field work skills in Biology. As well as taught courses, there is a strong emphasis on practical work with the entirety of the second semester being devoted to project work. The M.Biol will result in graduates who are well suited to a range of contemporary graduate employment posts in the Biology sector, including the environmental, biomedical and biotechnological sectors.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,B,B including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 32 points with Biology or Human Biology at Higher Level 6. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM in relevant subject (including sufficient Science) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (including sufficient Biology or Human Biology). GCSE/National 4/National 5It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherB,B including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB for entry to Year 2. Scottish HNCPass HNC in relevant subject with C in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grade B in graded unit. Scottish HNDPass For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology or Human Biology) with grades BB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND in a relevant subject (science based course to include Biology or Human Biology) with grades AB in graded units. Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers. A levelB,B,C A,B,B including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Biology or Human Biology. T LevelWe will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £25,008 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |