For the first 2 years this degree is studied at Forth Valley College in Falkirk. For years 3 and 4 this degree is completed at the University of Stirling.
Course Details - Modules
In the first two years of the degree, the focus is on the acquisition of fundamental biological laboratory skills and an understanding of the science that underpins them. Much of this teaching will be undertaken in small classes at Forth Valley College with others at the University of Stirling including modules in statistics molecular biology and bioscience •focussed. In the third year of study, the majority of modules are taken at the University of Stirling. These modules focus largely on the cellular and molecular aspects of biological sciences including immunology and microbiology. In addition, an industrial placement module will give students valuable insight into how the biosciences industries work and will give them hands-on experience in the workplace. The final year of the degree focuses on proteomic/genomic aspects of biological sciences, together with an extended research dissertation undertaken in academics' laboratories and a number of elective modules.
Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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:
8C93
Institution code:
S75
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
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
To include Biology or Chemistry.
To include Biology or Chemistry.
To include Biology or Chemistry at Higher Level.
To include Biology or Chemistry.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
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English language requirements
Test
Grade
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IELTS (Academic)
6.0
Obtain IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill or equivalent.
If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/
Fee rates have still to be confirmed for the 2022/3 Academic Session. To view the fee rates for last session, please review on our website:
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Provider information
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Stirling
FK9 4LA
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