Course Overview

This BSc (Hons) Bioscience offers skills and practical experience in subjects including biology, biochemistry, genomics, laboratory practice, and instrumentation, and focuses on recent advances in various scientific fields. 

You will learn various laboratory techniques used in disciplines such as microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry for biology, molecular biology, and genomics. Upon completing the degree, you will have acquired the experience and skills required for employment in industries such as biotechnology, the food and drink sector, microbiology, environmental analysis, and scientific research.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BCC or above, must include 2 science subjects (Higher Maths being desirable) OR

• 2 A levels at grade C or above, including one science subject

• You must have a minimum National 5, Standard Grade Credit, Intermediate 2 or equivalent in Chemistry and Maths

• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section