BSc (Hons) Cell and Molecular Bioscience at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling covering physiology, microbiology, evolution, genetics and molecular techniques such as PCR, genomics, proteomics, cloning and gene editing, with an optional lab-based placement.

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

What you will study

Core cell and molecular bioscience modules plus modules in other subjects, usually from biological or environmental sciences or the Institute of Aquaculture; options include the animal cell, systems biology and biological control mechanisms; computational skills in programming, R statistics and bioinformatics.

Career pathways

Pharmaceutical, healthcare and biomedical, biotechnology, microbiology and agricultural industries; many graduates go on to a Masters or PhD. Past placements include E&O Laboratories, Scottish Water and Merck.

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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: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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