Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

This Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) course offered at Heriot-Watt University can be studied Full-time.

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BSc (Hons) Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode
4 years Duration
C120 UCAS Code

Entry Requirements For This Course

Year 1

  • Highers AABBB
  • A-Levels BBB
  • Scottish Baccalaureate Pass including a science subject
  • Int. Baccalaureate 27 points to include 5 a science subject at Higher Level
  • HNC C in a relevant HNC - please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.
  • Additional information One science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics) at Higher/A Level. Mathematics and an additional science, preferably Chemistry, are required at least at GCSE grade C / Standard Grade 3 / National 5 or equivalent.

Year 2

  • Advanced Highers BB and AABBB at Higher.
  • A-Levels ABB
  • Scottish Baccalaureate Distinction with Advanced Higher Biology B
  • Int. Baccalaureate 32 points to include 6 in Higher Level Biology
  • HNC B in a relevant HNC - please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.
  • HND BB in a relevant HND - please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.
  • Additional information To include Biology or Human Biology at Advanced Higher/A Level. Mathematics and an additional science, preferably Chemistry, are required at least at GCSE grade C / Standard Grade 3 / National 5 or equivalent.

Year 3

  • HND AB in a relevant HND - please contact Admissions Tutor to discuss further.

Additional information

  • BTEC Relevant BTEC qualifications are accepted; please contact Admissions Tutor for further details.

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