BSc (Hons) Biology at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling developing knowledge and practical skills in cell biology, genetics, physiology, ecology and biodiversity, with laboratory, field and quantitative training. A Data Analysis and Biostatistics pathway and an optional professional placement are available.

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

Training in laboratory and field skills from cell biology through physiology to ecology, with optional modules in programming, data science and statistics with R. Optional residential field trips to southern France (7 days) and South Africa (10 days), or a non-residential field module.

Career pathways

Life science jobs, research and teaching; 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). 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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