
Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biological Sciences (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)
Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. Our broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows you to combine a wide range of topics before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. Youll spend a year between these levels of study working in a related industry, for example in a commercial laboratory .
With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level to full body systems and beyond. Your first two years will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology...
Biological Sciences studies life in all its forms with a focus on the cellular level. Our broad-based curriculum at Levels 1 and 2 allows you to combine a wide range of topics before specialising in areas that interest you at Levels 3 and 4. Youll spend a year between these levels of study working in a related industry, for example in a commercial laboratory .<br/><br/>With any aspect of life sciences, it’s important to understand key theories of biology, from molecular level to full body systems and beyond. Your first two years will explore core concepts like genetics, cell biology, biological organisation, molecular mechanisms and processes.<br/><br/>You will develop your practical skills, including laboratory skills, data analysis, and designing and running experiments.<br/><br/>You can pick modules that interest you and graduate with BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences, or choose a pathway – Bioinformatics or Plant Sciences, to have these added to your degree title. The flexibility of our courses means you can transfer on to a different life sciences degree if you choose the relevant modules.<br/><br/>Our course curriculum is shaped by the work of our world-leading researchers to make sure you’re learning the latest advances, as well as gaining an understanding of the fundamentals of the field.<br/><br/>Lab sessions throughout your degree will help you integrate knowledge and practical skills, as well as develop strong transferable skills, both in and out of the lab.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
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Codes/info
Course Code
C101
Institution Code
D65
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
including Higher Biology or Chemistry. Plus National 5 Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at C.
Access to HE Diploma
D:15,M:15,P:15
Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE C/4
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level to include Biology or Chemistry. Plus Standard Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at 4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MMM. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Ordinary Level Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at grade 3
Scottish HNC
Pass
A relevant HNC with B in the Graded Unit and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at C or equivalent
Scottish HND
Pass
A relevant HND with BB in the Graded Units and appropriate science units, plus National 5 Maths at C or equivalent
A level
C,C,C
Including Biology or Chemistry. Plus Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics at GCSE 4/C
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