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Biology involves the study of life at all levels, from the molecular biology of virus replication to the study of animals and plants in their natural habitats. Biology also touches on many aspects of contemporary life, from drug design and investigating the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease, to the migration and conservation of marine mammals – all of which can be studied at St Andrews.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Chemistry at A and Biology (or Human Biology). If Biology (or Human Biology) at B, one from Maths, Computing Science, Economics, Geography or Physics at A required plus English at National 5 at B.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB including Chemistry at A and Biology (or Human Biology). If Biology (or Human Biology) at B, one from Maths, Computing Science, Economics, Geography or Physics at A required plus English at National 5 at B. (You may gain entry to the Gateway programme with 4 Highers at BBBB).

2nd year entry is possible with Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry at A plus Highers at AAAAB.