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

Programme overview

Get ready to pursue a career in the biological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience programme. You'll receive hands-on training in a wide range of biology disciplines to establish your knowledge before progressing to study more advanced and research-linked topics. Work-related learning combined with access to UWS’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.

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 bioscientist and research specific careers and projects. Additionally, you will receive an introduction to the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.

Career pathways

“The programme allowed me to gain the essential experience needed to pursue postgraduate studies and has given me the confidence to walk into any lab and do the job.” UWS Bioscience graduates are well qualified to enter a wide range of professions, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities, including:

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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/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 Levels: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) in relevant subject which must include Biology (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3 including Biology or Human Biology; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including 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 BBB required; Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus Chemistry at National Grade C or above; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus GCSE Chemistry at Grade 5/C or above; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject which must include Biology (120 Tariff points), plus GCSE Chemistry at 5/C; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology at Higher level, plus Chemistry at Ordinary Level; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied Science or Bioscience: Year 3: SQA HND: Biotechnology; Bioscience; Biomedical Science; Environmental Science; Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science; Applied Bioscience; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code C710.

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/30a574c6-963a-1cac-02b1-9c8c22a90b0b

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