BSc (Hons)
Applied Biomedical
Science/Biomedical Science
Become a biomedical scientist helping health
professionals diagnose and manage diseases. If you
enjoy being practical and have strong analytical skills,
study the scientific and laboratory testing of biological
samples at degree level.
Accredited: IBMS, RSB and HCPC approved
Membership of IBMS and HCPC
Work-based placement in Scottish NHS hospitals
Exchange opportunities available
Visit to NHS clinical laboratory
Guest lectures by industry professionals
Full time UCAS B940
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, one other Science
and English/essay-based subject) + O level: B/6 (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 HNC - 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
A (incl Genetics and DNA Structure/Physiology)
Year 3
College HND: Relevant subject - graded units AB (incl
Genetics and DNA Structure/Physiology)
English language
IELTS score of 7.0 with no element below 6.5 (or equivalent)
BSc (Hons)
Food Science
Study chemistry, biology and the microbiology
involved in the nature, properties and composition
of foods. The course offers the flexibility to study
sustainable business models and processing alongside
food safety and new product development.
Accredited: Inst of Food Science and Technology
Trimester-long industry placement
Exchange opportunities available
Industrial visits to food and drink manufacturing sites
Guest lecturers by Industry specialists
Full time UCAS D610
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/essaybased
subject, one other Science) + O2: (Maths and Biology)
IB Diploma: 28 points (incl 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 HNC - 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 science 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)
*The minimum entry requirement listed is for widening access
students. Visit page 64 to find out if you qualify.
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