In Semesters 1-4, you’ll study the following core module options: Cell Biology; Physiology; Genes and Evolution; Ecology; and Biodiversity. In addition, you’ll study practical skills in the Biological and Environmental Sciences and Quantitative Techniques. You’ll also take additional modules in other disciplines of your choice, usually from modules offered in Biological or Environmental Sciences or Aquatic Sciences. Semesters 5-6 include modules in: Animal Physiology; Microbiology; and Animal Cell Biology. You’ll also select additional modules such as: Advanced Marine Biology, Applied Immunology, Behavioural Ecology, Plant Ecology and Applied Biological Sciences Placement. In Semesters 7-8, you’ll work on an independent research project and a number of advanced modules from a range of options, which currently include: Molecular Techniques, Omics and Systems Biology, Molecular Evolution and Phylogenetics, Cell Birth, Life and Death, Genetic Engineering, Immunology and Disease, and Proteomics. Research project topics will be offered to you that reflect the active research interests of academic staff but you’re also supported in developing your own ideas. Some students have organised projects with other research organisations, usually when they have already established a relationship with the organisation during vacation work.

SQA Advanced Highers: AABB or equivalents. English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each skill Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) 169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) 180 overall with a minimum of 162 in each sub-skill Pearson Test of English 54 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component IBT TOEFL 80 with no subtest less than 17 Trinity ISE II Pass overall and Pass in each sub-skill, ISE III Pass overall and in all sub-skills, ISE IV Pass overall and in all sub-skills