BSc (Hons) Animal Biology at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling covering animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, cell biology and physiology, and applied animal conservation and management. It includes laboratory, computational and fieldwork training and an independent research project.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Semesters 1-4 cover core modules including Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution and Genetics, Biodiversity and Practical Skills; from semester 5 students specialise through three prescribed modules; in Semesters 7-8 they complete an independent research project and advanced modules. Optional residential field courses in southern France (7 days) and South Africa (10 days).

Career pathways

Agriculture, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and conservation industries; about one-third of recent Stirling biology graduates go on to further study such as an MSc or PhD.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28 points; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Essential subjects: to include one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics. Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years (recent work experience can be considered in place of a formal qualification). Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32 points. Essential subjects: to include Biology and one of Chemistry, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or Physics. Essential subjects must have been taken within the last five years (recent work experience can be considered in place of a formal qualification). Foundation Apprenticeships considered equivalent to 1 Higher at grade B. HNC/HND and Access to Higher Education routes: essential subject of one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics if the course is not science related. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 23,700 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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