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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Lanarkshire Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Lanarkshire Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
OverviewGet ready to pursue a career in the biological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience programme. You’ll receive hands-on training in a wide range of biology disciplines to establish your knowledge before progressing to study more advanced and research-linked topics.Work-related learning combined with access to UWS’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.Large amounts of practical work, experience with modern techniques and developing research skills are key strengths of the programme as is the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3.Employers regularly comment that graduates have the necessary skills to contribute effectively and productively in the workplace.Programme highlights• This programme equips you with the skills to pursue a career within biological sciencesincluding molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.• You’ll receive hands-on training in biological disciplines before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.• Work-related learning, combined with access to UWS’s state-of-the-art laboratories, will prepare you for a wide range of career options.• This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and you will be eligible for free membership to the Society throughout all years of your studies.Programme detailsWork-related learning is available on this programme, including an optional 12-week placement or one-year sandwich placement.Students have undertaken placements with organisations such as:• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow• Devro• Controlled Therapeutics (Scotland) LtdCareersThis programme will prepare you for a successful career in Applied Bioscience and develops graduate skills which equip students to enter a wide range of vocations, including:• Industry• Research• Teaching• Analytical laboratories• SalesMSc or PhD options are also available for graduates. This qualification is acceptable to all Schools of Education as an entry qualification to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education for Biology and General Science teaching.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
BBC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
96 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
Including Biology or Human Biology.Year 2 entry with A Levels at BBC including Biology.
Including Biology or Human Biology.
For year 2 entry, including Biology plus Chemistry at National 5 Grade C
including Biology or Human Biology
including 3 subjects at H4 (one of which should be Biology or Human Biology) For year 2 entry, 30 points including Biology at Higher level, plus Chemistry at Ordinary Level
Including Biology or Human Biology.
in relevant subject
Pass in Applied Science or Bioscience for entry to Year 2. Other HNC titles will be considered.
Pass in Biotechnology; Bioscience; Biomedical Science; Environmental Science; Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science, and Applied Bioscience for Year 3 entry. Other HND titles will be considered.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£15,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£15,500 per year
Students from International
£15500 Per year
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