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Bachelor of Biological Sciences

University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A three-year BSc applying biology to health, Biotechnology, Conservation and sustainability, With an MBiol option.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Biological Sciences to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in and a final project.. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Hospitals
Biotech companies (UK Biocentre
Oxford Nanopore)
Zoos and conservation trusts
Bioscience
Biotechnology and healthcare
Environmental agencies and consultancies

Curriculum

Year 1 builds a foundation in being a bioscientist with an optional residential field course. Year 2 deepens molecular biology
Cell biology and genomes and adds computational skills. Year 3 (or 4 with placement) specialises
With options from molecular biology of cancer to wildlife conservation
And a final project.

Entry requirements

Academic

SQA Highers AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred)
A levels from AAA to ABB in one set of exams
IB from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL
Plus English language evidence
Other qualifications: international equivalent chosen by country on the programme page.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification meeting the programme requirements, Including required subjects, English language evidence, Applicants whose qualifications are not accepted use the International Foundation Programme.

Documents you’ll need

English Language Test Results
Personal Statement
Academic Transcripts
Recommendation Letters.

How to apply

Check the programme's entry requirements and the UCAS deadline (13 January 2027 for most programmes) at. Apply through UCAS using the programme's UCAS code. Provide your qualifications
Personal statement
Reference and English language evidence. Wait for the selection decision. Some programmes also ask for a portfolio or interview. Accept your offer and submit your qualifications. Apply for a Student visa before the start date. The Student Immigration Service can help.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£31,100 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£6,200 GBP

Program details

Campus	King's Buildings campus
Faculty or school	School of Biological Sciences
Department	General Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.