BHE UNI - Course - BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Course Overview

Our course provides a broad understanding of biological sciences, including biomedical sciences, microbiology, animal and marine biology, and immunology. The Biological Sciences degree allows tailored learning to your interests. There will therefore be some aspects that are similar to the other degree structures but allow flexibility.

You'll benefit from studying in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, which is rich in biodiversity and visiting local sites of outstanding natural beauty and particular scientific interest.

You'll develop physical skills relevant to your chosen area, such as good laboratory practice, competence in microbiological techniques, and field surveying.

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Advanced entry

Advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBBB includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.

A Level

BCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Science.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.

A Level grade C

Irish Leaving Certificate

Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) at minimum grade 5.

T Level

Grade M

T Level must be completed in a Science subject, or Level Science may be required.

Minimum Year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

BBC to include Biology

A Level

BBB to include Biology

HNC

Pass in a related subject* with a B in the graded unit.

*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Bioscience, Applied Animal Biology, Wildlife and Conservation Management

Minimum Year 3

HND

Pass in a related subject* with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.

*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Animal Biology, Wildlife and Conservation Management

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISE III, ISE III, & ISEIV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills

Programme Information

Course Category

Biological and Medical Sciences

Campus Name

Edinburgh

Course Level

Undergraduate

Duration

Full-time,4 year

Available Intake

January, September

IELTS Score

5.5

Tuition Fees Range

Scotland, £1,820, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland, £9,250, Overseas and EU, £16,425,

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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

United Kingdom

Edinburgh Napier University

Course Overview

General Eligibility

Advanced entry

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

A Level

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Irish Leaving Certificate

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Minimum Year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

A Level

HNC

Minimum Year 3

HND

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

IELTS (Academic)

TOEFL Internet-Based Test

Pearson’s Test of Academic English

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

LanguageCert English language qualification

Programme Information

Course Category

Campus Name

Course Level

Duration

Available Intake

IELTS Score

Tuition Fees Range

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