As a graduate, you will be suitably qualified to enter a range of professions due to the study of a wide-variety of topics, including microbiology, biotechnology, bioanalysis, molecular biology and genetics, plant biology and environmental science. Because of the highly-practical nature of the course you will be well-prepared for the working world, and have the skills to adapt to changes throughout your career. In addition to scheduled class time and practical classes, you are expected to read widely from the provided reading lists, conduct your own research and meet with your peers to undertake allocated group work, complete tutorial assignments, and work on assessments. Together, the scheduled teaching activities and independent study equates to approximately 40 hours-per-week. The teaching staff includes research-active individuals in a wider-range of disciplines (environmental science, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology) as well as academics who are registered with professional bodies such as the Institute of Biomedical Sciences and the Royal Society of Biology. This allows us to provide you with a course which is highly relevant to prospective employers, enhancing your employability prospects.

SQA Higher: BBCC including Biology/Human Biology, plus one other science such as Environmental Science. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at National 5 level Grade B if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: CCC to include Biology plus one other science such as Environmental Science. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at GCSE Grade B or above if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include Biology plus one other science. Chemistry, English and Maths are required at Ordinary Level Grade B or above if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 26 to include Higher Level in Biology at Grade 5 and one further science. Standard Level English and Maths and is required at Grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.