Biological Sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.
Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills. It will teach you effective communication, and independent thinking, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.
We offer 12 different subject areas and you will specialise in one of these honours programmes as you progress through y...
Biological Sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.<br/><br/>Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills. It will teach you effective communication, and independent thinking, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.<br/><br/>We offer 12 different subject areas and you will specialise in one of these honours programmes as you progress through your studies.<br/><br/>In your first two years of study, your compulsory courses will cover aspects of all 12 subject areas we offer. This means that you will be able to choose an honours programme based on your experiences and what interests you.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C100
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,B AAAB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology and Chemistry, both at B or above. You must have a grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Applications of Mathematics or Physics. Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: English at C and Mathematics or Physics at B. We accept Higher Applications of Mathematics at C in place of National 5 Mathematics at B. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme37 32 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry at 5. SL: Mathematics: Analysis and approaches, Mathematics: Applications and interpretation, or Physics at 6 and English at 5. A levelA,A,A A,B,B AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Biology and Chemistry, both at B or above. You must have a grade A in one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. GCSEs: Mathematics or Physics at B or 6 and English at C or 4. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £36,800 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |