About the course

Biology involves the study of life at all levels of organisation, from the molecular biology of virus replication to the study of animals and plants in their natural habitats. Biology also touches on many aspects of contemporary life, from drug design and investigating the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease, to the migration and conservation of marine mammals.

　　The BSc in Biology is a four-year course run by the School of Biology. Biology at St Andrews provides students with a rich learning environment, with world-leading biologists spanning molecular through to whole-organism biology. Access to high-tech equipment, dedicated teaching laboratories and our wide range of biological expertise in both the laboratory and the field, facilitates both learning and also the development of the intellectual and practical skillsets of a modern biologist. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2025	St. Andrews
Semester 1 (September), 2026	St. Andrews

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of St Andrews

SQA Highers:-

　　Standard entry grades: AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following:

　　Chemistry

　　Mathematics

　　Physics.

　　GCE A-Levels:-

　　Standard entry grades: AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:

　　Chemistry

　　Mathematics

　　Physics.

　　IB points:-

　　Standard entry grades: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects:

　　Chemistry

　　Mathematics

　　Physics.

　　If English is not your first language you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent. TOEFL (IBT) 92 overall with at least 20 in all components.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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