Planit


Biology and Earth Sciences

University of St Andrews

Content

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:
4 Highers at AAAB including Biology (or Human Biology) and one from Maths, Chemistry or Physics required plus English at National 5 at B.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB including Biology (or Human Biology) and one from Maths, Chemistry or Physics 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.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

CFC6

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

Faculty of Science

Department

Biology

SCQF Level

10

Career Sectors

Agriculture

Aquaculture and Fishing

Arboriculture and Forestry

Earth Studies

Environmental and Rural Resource Management

Environmental Services

Horticulture and Landscaping

Work with Animals