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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Central area campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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 your studies.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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB - AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAAB Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
37 - 32 Grades / Points required
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.
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.
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.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£36,800 per year
Students from EU
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£36,800 per year
Students from International
£36800 Per year
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