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BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences(Part-time)

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our course provides a broad understanding of biological sciences, including biomedical sciences, microbiology, toxicology, animal and marine biology, and immunology. The Biological Sciences degree allows tailored learning to your interests. There will therefore be some aspects that are similar to the other degree structures but allow flexibility.

You'll benefit from studying in Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, which is rich in biodiversity, and visiting local sites of outstanding natural beauty and particular scientific intereYou'llu’ll develop physical skills relevant to your chosen area, such as good laboratory practice, competence in microbiological techniques, and field surveying.

General Eligibility

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 learn in this program.

Minimum year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBBB includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

BBCC includes Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.

BCC, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Applied Science.

BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level

Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.

A Level grade C

Irish Leaving Certificate

Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

International Baccalaureate Diploma

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.

T Level 

Grade M

T Level must be completed in a Science subject, or Level Science may be required.

Minimum Year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

BBC to include Biology

A Level

BBB to include Biology

HNC

Pass HNC in a related subject* with B in the graded unit.

*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Bioscience, Applied Animal Biology, Wildlife and Conservation Management.

Minimum Year 3

HND

Pass in a related subject* with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units.

*Biomedical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Applied Science, Applied Animal Biology, Wildlife and Conservation Management

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Foundation in Science

  • Life on Earth

  • Scientific inquiry

  • Introductory Microbiology

2 Year 2
  • Comparative anatomy and physiology

  • Genes and Inheritance

  • Cell Biology

  • Physiology, Adaptation, and Disease

3 Year 3

Trimester 1

Select two option modules from:

  • Biochemistry

  • Applied Microbiology 

  • Ecology and Sustainability 

  • Practical Skills in Biodiversity and Ecology

Trimester 2

Select two option modules from:

  • Symbiosis

  • Animal Behaviour

  • Clinical Care of Exotic Species

4 Year 4

Trimester 1

Select two option modules from:

  • Habitat Assessment and GIS

  • Ecology Field Studies 

  • Molecular Biology and the Cell

  • Immunology

  • Food Microbiology and Biotechnology

Trimester 2

Select two option modules from:

  • Applied and Environmental Microbiology 

  • Infection and Immunity

  • Molecular Medicine

  • Pathobiology and Therapeutics

  • Conservation Biology

  • Freshwater Biology

  • Marine Biology

  • Terrestrial Field Ecology

5 Year 5

Research methods

Select 1 option module from:

  • Habitat Assessment and GIS

  • Ecology Field Studies 

  • Molecular Biology and the Cell

  • Immunology

  • Food Microbiology and Biotechnology

Trimester 2

Select 1 option module from:

  • Applied and Environmental Microbiology 

  • Infection and Immunity

  • Molecular Medicine

  • Pathobiology and Therapeutics

  • Conservation Biology

  • Freshwater Biology

And one module from:

  • Advances in Animal Behaviour

  • Current Topics in Ecology

  • Research Methods in Biomedicine

  • Trends in Biomedical Sciences

  • Microbial Biotechnology

  • Fish and Fisheries Biology

6 Year 6
  • Professional Practice

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5

TOEFL Internet-Based Test

80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing

Pearson’s Test of Academic English

56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

ISE II, ISE III,& ISE IV with a pass in each component

LanguageCert English language qualification

B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills

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