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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Edinburgh Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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This course comprises a core of biology with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and wellbeing such as nutrition, physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the course, with some flexibility in course structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.
Year 1Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology.
Year 2Considers broad topics in Biology, including: Cell and Molecular Biology Microbiology Human Anatomy and Physiology and Nutrition and Health.
Year 3Provides increased specialisation in aspects of: Cell and Molecular Biology Nutrition and Human Health and Cardiovascular and Exercise Biology. There is also the possibility to study Medical Microbiology or aspects of Biotechnology or Business.
Year 4Students will study advanced-level courses in the areas of Biology and Exercise Science, covering topics such as: Molecular Toxicology Molecular Nutrition Immunology Microbial Pathology and Health, Lifestyle and Disease. A research project provides the practical component of the final year of study.
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Students from Domestic
Paid by SAAS
£9,535 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,535 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,535 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.
£25,808 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.
£25,808 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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