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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sighthill
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Sighthill
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
A preparation for a wide range of occupations, including those requiring specialist knowledge in microbiology and biotechnology.Microbes are everywhere - inside our bodies, in the air we breathe, even in the food we eat. They are so small that millions can fit into the eye of a needle yet without them we couldn’t exist.Through specialist modules in medical, food and environmental biotechnology, you'll explore how we exploit the diversity of microorganisms in the production of drugs and food and the decontamination of polluted environments. In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement. This will prepare you for employment in a wide range of occupations, including those requiring specialist knowledge in microbiology and biotechnology.This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.Please visit our website for full course and module details.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:12,M:33 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
28 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science.
Including Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics at Grade B.If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include Biology or Chemistry or Physics at Level 3.
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science^ at minimum grade 5.^Biology, Chemistry or Physics.
Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 to include a Science subject (Biology/Human Biology/Chemistry/Physics)
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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