BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences
Biological sciences is the study of biology from
molecules to whole body systems, looking at
what goes on inside a cell or organism and examining
how cells interact with each other to influence
physiological mechanisms in health and disease.
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
Dedicated bioscience research facilities
Specialist exit awards available
Exchange opportunities available
Employer and industry events on campus
Work-based placement opportunity
Flexible pathways with choice of optional modules
Full time UCAS C100
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Higher:
Standard entry requirement: BBBB (incl two science subjects
and English/essay-based subject) Nat 5: B (Maths, English,
Biology or Human Biology)
Minimum entry requirement*: BBCC (incl two science
subjects and English/essay-based subject) + Nat 5: B (Maths,
English, Biology or Human Biology)
A level: BBC (incl Chemistry) + GCSE: B/6 English and Maths
plus Biology or BB/66 Double Science
ILC Higher: H2 H2 H3 H3 (incl Chemistry, English/essay-based
subject and one other Science) + O2: (Maths and Biology)
IB Diploma: 28 points (incl HL Chemistry) + SL: 5 (Biology)
BTEC: DMM Ext Dip (incl Chemistry and Biology) + GCSE:
BB/66 (double Science) + B/6 (English and Maths)
SWAP: Science - BBB
College HNC: Relevant subject - graded unit B (incl sufficient
coverage of Chemistry)
Year 2
A level: ABB (incl Chemistry, Biology and Maths) + GCSE: B/6 English
IB Diploma: 32 points (incl HL Chemistry + Biology plus SL
Maths at 6 + English
College HNC: 15 credit HNC in relevant subject - graded unit
B (incl Genetics and DNA Structure/Physiology unit)
Year 3
College HND: Relevant subject - graded units AB (incl
Genetics and DNA Structure/Physiology)
English language
IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent)
Biological and biomedical sciences
Our bioscience degrees focus on the hands-on practical
skills sought by employers. Graduates in biomedical
science, pharmacology, biological sciences and food
science have careers in the NHS, research and in the life
sciences and food industries.
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