Throughout this course you will develop a strong foundation in the biology and biochemistry of animals, plants and microorganisms and skills in the practical and laboratory techniques of importance to the bioscience sector. You will gain knowledge and understanding of livestock breeding and nutrition and an understanding of measures to raise standards of animal welfare and protect against livestock epidemics as well as approaches to increase the efficiency and reduce the environmental impacts of agricultural systems. You will develop specialist knowledge; understanding and practical skills in animal and plant cell culture, immunotechnology and DNA molecular techniques and learn skills in planning, conducting and reporting on practical biological investigations. You will gain an awareness of the many applications of biological sciences in crop and livestock production and the wider food, land and environmental sector. Upon successful completion of this course students may apply for direct entry into year 3 of the BSc/BSc (Hons) Agricultural Bioscience degree or the BSc/BSc (Hons) Applied Animal Science degree.

Modules are not listed for this Course.

Year 1: Modules are assessed independently by a combination of tests, essays, assignments and practical assessments. Typically, 25% of the year 1 assessments are practical assessments. Year 2: Modules are assessed independently by a combination of tests, essays, assignments and practical assessments. For students enrolled on HND Applied Bioscience, , practical assessments will typically comprise 15% of the year 2 assessments.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: 527D

Institution code: S01

Campus Name: Barony

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	Achieving at least 5.0 in each component

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Scotland	1285.0	Year 1
England	7500.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	7500.0	Year 1
Wales	7500.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	7500.0	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	7500.0	Year 1
EU	15000.0	Year 1
International	15000.0	Year 1

Scottish students can apply to the Students Award Agency for Scotland (SAAS) to have tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Students from the rest of the UK can apply for financial assistance, including a loan to cover the full cost of the tuition fees, from the Student Loan Company.

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