Microbes are everywhere - inside our bodies, the air we breathe, and even the food we eat. They are so small that millions can fit into the eye of a needle, yet we couldn't exist without them.
Through specialist modules in medical, food, and environmental biotechnology, you'll explore how we exploit the diversity of microorganisms in producing drugs and food and decontaminating polluted environments.
Temporary work placements are available on this course on a competitive basis through the 'Microplacements' scheme. This will prepare you for employment in various occupations requiring specialist microbiology and biotechnology knowledge.
Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. Competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
The University does not sponsor students to study in part-time programs in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to enter this program.
BBBB includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
BBCC includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
A Level
BCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Science.
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
A Level grade C
Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 4, including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, or Physics) at minimum grade 5.
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Science subject, or Level Science may be required.
BBC to include Biology
A Level
BBB to include Biology
Pass in a related subject* with a B in the graded unit.
*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Bioscience, Wildlife and Conservation Management
Pass in a related subject* with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.
*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Wildlife and Conservation Management
20 hours per week
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
ISE III, ISE III,& ISE IV with a pass in each component
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills
Biological and Medical Sciences
Edinburgh
Undergraduate
Part-time,6 years
January, September
5.5
Scotland, £910, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland, £4,625, Overseas and EU,
Leeds, England
6.5
Undergraduate
9250
Durham
6.5
Undergraduate
Edinburgh, Scotland
6.5
Undergraduate
24500