Biological Sciences - MBiol

Our flexible MBiol programme covers all aspects of Biological Sciences. Exploring the study of living organisms, you will learn about many topics from the interactions of different organisms and all elements of their environment, to how genes are expressed.Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching you effective communication, and independent thinking, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.You will also gain practical experience through individual research projects in one of our academic research laboratories, or opt for a year-long work placement in an industry project in the final year.

Standard entry requirement:SQA Highers: AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. (Revised 5 Dec 2024 to lower entry requirements from AAAB.) A Levels: AAA - ABB in one set of exams.IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 655 at HL.Minimum entry requirement:SQA Highers: ABBB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. (Revised 5 Dec 2024 to lower entry requirements from AABB by end of S6.) A Levels: ABB.IB: 32 points with 655 at HL.