BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

Get ready to pursue a career in the zoological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology degree. You’ll receive a grounding in biological and zoological science before progressing to study more advanced zoological topics. The programme will equip you with the practical and transferable skills for a rewarding career in biological and zoological sciences in Scotland or abroad.

Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years full-time (sandwich) | Study mode: full-time; sandwich/placement option | Intake: Lanarkshire: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

A general introduction to various biological disciplines, from cell and molecular aspects to ecological and environmental topics. You will be introduced to the role of a zoologist and research specific zoology topics. Additionally, you will receive an introduction to the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Career pathways

I now work in my dream job on the other side of the world, having only graduated in 2017 and a big part of that is thanks to UWS – an amazing university that I would recommend to anyone! Adam Underwood. BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience & Zoology graduate, now a zookeeper in Victoria, Australia

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Application information

Entry requirements

Accelerated Entry; Direct entry into year 2 and 3 is possible. Year 1: Scottish Highers : Standard Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; Alternative entry requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A* - C) in relevant subject which must contain Biology (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3 including Biology or Human Biology; International Baccalaureate: 24 points, with 3 subjects at H4 one of which should be Biology or Human Biology; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Medicine or Access to Science or Access to Biological and Chemical Science or Access to Chemistry and Biology or Access to Health and Biological Science or Access to Dietetics or Access to Health and Life Sciences or Access to Radiography. Grade of BBB required. Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus Chemistry SQA National 5 (Grade C, or above); A levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus GCSE Chemistry at C/5; T Levels: Full T Level in relevant subject which must include Biology (120 Tariff points) and GCSE Chemistry at C/5; International Baccalaureate: 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology/Human Biology and Chemistry; SQA HNC: Applied Science or Bioscience or Animal Care: CertHE Preparing for Healthcare Studies . Applicants will be required to take additional Chemistry module in-session; Year 3: SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Biotechnology; Biomedical Science; Environmental Science; Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science; Applied Bioscience; Animal Care; Animal Science; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code CC93.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Lanarkshire: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, 5 years full-time (sandwich)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/cff69f44-37cc-9d7d-a2f1-0eff775fbec7

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