BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Biological Sciences studies living organisms from molecules, genes and cells to plants, animals and ecosystems. Students build a broad foundation in Years 1 and 2 and can move to one of 12 specialist degrees from Year 3.

Faculty: College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences | Duration: 4 years | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 takes Biology 1A and 1B plus Chemistry 1 (or Science Fundamentals) and 40 credits of other courses. Year 2 includes Fundamental Topics in Biology and Core Concepts in Human Biological Sciences with other Biology courses, Year 3 takes Life Sciences 3A and 3B courses and Year 4 combines a research project with a compulsory course and options.

Career pathways

Graduate roles reported 15 months after graduation include scientist, NHS worker, teacher, account manager, medicine assistant and emergency medical dispatcher.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including A-level Biology or Chemistry at A. IB Diploma: 34 (6,5,5 at Higher Level) including HL Biology or Chemistry at 6. Scottish Highers: minimum ABBB from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer, with offers typically made at AAAAB by the end of S6 (B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher); Higher Biology or Higher Chemistry at A. Adjusted offers for Access Glasgow (widening participation) applicants: MD20 BBBB, MD40 AABB (S5 minimum ABB), with Higher Biology or Chemistry at A/B, subject to successful completion of Top-Up or a Summer School. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (or equivalent: TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests taken from 21 January 2026, PTE Academic 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests). UCAS deadlines: 15 October (Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Oxford or Cambridge), 13 January for other UK applicants, 30 June for international students. Advanced entry to Year 2 may be considered for exceptional grades.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2027/28). Standard fee for students from Scotland (home status), payable by SAAS where eligible Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences band of the published international (EU and international) tuition fee table; new entrants; programme assigned to this band by its college Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years

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