Course Summary

This is a broad-based Biology programme with the opportunity in Levels 3 and 4 to select from a diversity of courses ranging from molecular biology and genomics to marine and environmental topics, according to your interests. We aim to provide a flexible package of knowledge and practical skills in the biological sciences that will allow you to maximise your potential in your future career, be it in academia, industry or commerce.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: C120

Institution code: H24

Campus Name: Edinburgh Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Biology or Human Biology.

HNC in relevant subject with C in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grade B in graded unit.

For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grades BB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND in a relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grades BA in graded units.

including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics).

including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB for entry to Year 2.

including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 32 points with Biology at Higher Level 6.

in relevant subject for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject.

Suitable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics We operate contextual admissions defined by our Fair Access Policy which may mean entry requirements are flexible. We accept a wide range of other qualifications from the UK, Europe and International countries. Please contact the Admissions Officer for the programme for further information on the entry requirements for these.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

including a science subject e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics.

with B in the graded unit and passes in all 15 units for entry to Year 2 (where there is a recognised route from a relevant HNC qualification).

with BB in the graded units and passes in all 30 units for entry into Year 3 (where there is a recognised route from a relevant HND qualification).

including a science subject at B e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics

in relevant subject.

As part of the Fair Access Process, the minimum entry requirements enable students who are within one or more of the categories below to be guaranteed an offer: Living in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) Care Experienced, as identified on the UCAS Application form by ticking the relevant box.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a Heriot-Watt programme taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability including our own English Language programmes, can be viewed on our website.

HWU English Language Requirements

https://www.hw.ac.uk/study/entry/english-language-requirements.htm

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 20584.0 Year 1
International 20584.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Riccarton
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Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

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