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Applied Bioscience

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Lanarkshire Campus

Content

Get ready to pursue a career in the biological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience programme.

You’ll receive a general grounding in biological disciplines to underpin your knowledge and understanding before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience 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.

Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of the programme – as is the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3.

Employers regularly comment that UWS graduates have the necessary skills to contribute effectively and productively in the workplace.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements
Standard entry:
4 Highers at BBCC including Biology or Human Biology.

Entry to year 2 is possible with 3 Advanced Highers at BBC including Biology or Human Biology plus Chemistry at National 5.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at BCCC including Biology or Human Biology.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons (Sandwich)

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

C710

Course Length

4 - 5 years

Faculty

School of Health and Life Sciences

Department

Biological Sciences and Health

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.uws.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General