Course Overview

Get ready to pursue a career in the biological sciences with UWS BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience program. You'll receive a general grounding in biological disciplines to underpin your knowledge and understanding before progressing to study more specialized and advanced bioscience topics. Work-related learning combined with access to UWS state-of-the-art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options. Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of the program €“ as is the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3. Employers regularly comment that our graduates have the necessary skills to contribute effectively and productively in the workplace.

General Eligibility

Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. We may be able to provide you with a contextual offer if you fall into one of the categories below:

• You have been in care (care-experienced/care-leaver)

• You are a young carer

• government-recognizedecognised asylum or refugee status

• You are estranged from your family or guardians

• You live in a SIMD decile 1-4 (SIMD20/40)* Scottish postcode area

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 with no skill below 5.5.