Our flexible MBiol programme covers all aspects of Biological Sciences. Exploring the study of living organisms, you will learn about many topics from the interactions of different organisms and all elements of their environment, to how genes are expressed.
Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching 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.
You will also gain...
Our flexible MBiol programme covers all aspects of Biological Sciences. Exploring the study of living organisms, you will learn about many topics from the interactions of different organisms and all elements of their environment, to how genes are expressed.<br/><br/>Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching 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/>You will also gain practical experience through individual research projects in one of our academic research laboratories, or opt for a year-long work placement in an industry project in the final year.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Central area campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C900
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 |