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Gilmorehill Campus

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Year 1
You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills. You will also study other subjects in years 1 and 2.

Year 2
You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (eg animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).

Years 3, 4 and 5
If you progress to Honours (years 3 and 4), you will take courses which will provide you with a more detailed understanding of human biology through the study of cellular physiology, human nutrition, the anatomy and physiology of body systems, and examples of the changes that occur in ageing and disease. You will gain practical experience in a variety of laboratory methods. Throughout you will explore examples of current research to help you understand the scientific basis of human biology. You will also learn about health and other contexts that illustrate the relevance of human biology to
society.

In year 4 a major component of your studies is completion of an independent project. As well as a compulsory core course you will select advanced Honours options courses from a broad range of more specialised topics relevant to human biology.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 5 Highers at AAAAA (by end S6 with min ABBB after S5) including Biology or Chemistry.

Entry to year 2 may be possible with 3 Advanced Highers at AAA including Biology and Chemistry plus above Highers.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at AABB or BBBB (by end S6) including Biology or Chemistry. Completion of pre-entry programme is necessary.