Content

YEAR 1
Applied Microbiology, Ecology and Ecosystems, Chemistry for Life Sciences, Biology for Life Sciences, Biomolecular Science, Analytical Techniques for Life Sciences, Practical Skills for Life Sciences.

YEAR 2
Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology, Bioanalysis, Principles of Pharmacology, Biochemistry of Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes, Plant Biology, Genetics and Molecular Biology.

YEAR 3
Medical Microbiology, Public Health, Bioinformatics, Quality Assurance and Regulations for Industry, Toxicology and Environmental Analysis, Bioscience and Society, Advanced Microbiology, Current Trends in Bioscience.

YEAR 4
Omic Technologies, Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology, Research Methods, Bioscience Honours Research Project.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including Biology (or Human Biology) or Chemistry plus English, Maths, Biology and one other science subject at National 5 (if not held at Higher).

Widening access entry:
3 - 4 Highers at BCC/CCCC including Biology (or Human Biology) or Chemistry plus English, Maths, Biology and one other science subject at National 5 (if not held at Higher).