Biology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biology BSc (Hons)
Our programme starts with a foundation in animal, plant and marine biology. You can then specialise in the areas that interest you most, taking advantage of the breadth of courses available in biological sciences. Common areas of specialisation include conservation ecology, disease biology, physiology, behaviour and evolution.
Our Biology degree, accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, provides you with a broad and deep understanding of the science of living things, from molecules and cells to organisms and populations, communities and biomes. Crucially...
Our programme starts with a foundation in animal, plant and marine biology. You can then specialise in the areas that interest you most, taking advantage of the breadth of courses available in biological sciences. Common areas of specialisation include conservation ecology, disease biology, physiology, behaviour and evolution.<br/><br/>Our Biology degree, accredited by the <strong>Royal Society of Biology</strong>, provides you with a broad and deep understanding of the science of living things, from molecules and cells to organisms and populations, communities and biomes. Crucially, the programme allows you to specialise in the areas that are of most interest to you. We offer a flexible degree that allows students to study a very broad range of life-science subjects.<br/><br/>As you progress through your degree, you’ll carry out experiments in the laboratory, study organisms in the field and analyse data using specialised software and analytical techniques. You will also carry out and present your own research, perhaps even publishing it, as some of our undergraduates do. As well as hard science skills, we make sure that you have plenty of opportunities to develop allied skills that employer’s value highly including:<br/><br/><br/>- communicating science to the public<br/><br/><br/>- developing strong working relationships with staff from external organisations<br/><br/><br/>- meeting renowned scientists<br/><br/><br/>- working in local schools<br/><br/><br/>- organising events, and<br/><br/><br/>- developing your own products with our business innovation team.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
A20
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
Applicants who have achieved BBBB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required. Must achieve at least BB from two science or mathematics subjects. C at Advanced Higher may substitute for B at Higher. Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
A minimum of 32 points, with a minimum of 5 points at HL required from 2 Science or Maths subjects. For Second Year entry: a minimum of 34 points with a minimum of 6 at HL in the subject(s) nominated for Honours. A minimum of Standard Level English and Maths also required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
A minimum of DMM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3,H3
Five subjects at Higher at H3, to include 2 Science or Mathematics subjects. O in English or in English Language also required for entry.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
For Second Year entry a minimum of 3 AH at ABB, a minimum of two must be Science or Maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours). Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3 or Int 2, or National 5 at grades A, B or C in English, Mathematics and in either Chemistry or Physics.
Scottish HNC
Pass
Year 2 entry: Satisfactory completion of HNC Animal Care (120 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Units and curriculum to include either Ecology unit (H39A 34/J4RA 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course. OR Satisfactory completion of HNC Applied Sciences (120 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit and curriculum to include Statistics for Science 1 (H8XT 33) and Ecology and Ecosystems (J4RA 34/H93A 34) or University of Aberdeen online Introductory Ecology course. OR Satisfactory completion of HNC Wildlife & Conservation Management (120 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Units and curriculum to include Biology: An Introduction (J4R8 34).
Scottish HND
Pass
Year 3 entry: Satisfactory completion of HND Animal Care (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2. Curriculum to include Ecology unit (H39A 34/J4RA 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021). OR Satisfactory completion of HND Applied Sciences (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2. Curriculum to include either Ecology unit (H39A 34/J4RA 34) or Aberdeen University Online Introductory Ecology Course and either Statistics for Science (H8XT 33) or Aberdeen University Online Statistics Course (BI2021). OR Satisfactory completion of HND Wildlife & Conservation Management (240 SCQF credit points). B in Graded Unit 1 and A in Graded Unit 2. Curriculum to include Biology: An Introduction (J4R8 34).
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
Foundation Apprenticeship: One FA is equivalent to a Higher at A. It cannot replace any required subjects.
A level
B,B,C
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects. To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours). Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £24,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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