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Falkirk Campus

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Our Biological/Medical Sciences programme with the University of Aberdeen offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of biological life sciences and offers the opportunity to specialise in environmental, animal, human, cellular or molecular biology.

Students will spend their first two years at Forth Valley College’s state-of-the-art Falkirk Campus completing a HND in Applied Biological Sciences. There will be a strong focus on hands-on learning and developing vital laboratory skills.

Students will then progress to the University of Aberdeen for year three and four, with all students being guaranteed free accommodation.

At this point, students will have the opportunity to select from a wide range of disciplines and can choose to follow any of the pathways below:

BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare
BSc Biochemistry
BSc Biology
BSc Biological Sciences
BSc Ecology
BSc Molecular & Cellular Biology
BSc Pharmacology
BSc Physiology
BSc Zoology
MA Education (Biology)
All pathways focus on both theoretical understanding and practical skills, with the curriculum equipping students to address complex biological problems, contribute to scientific advancements, and engage in innovative research and development.

Entry Requirements

2 Highers, preferably Biology and Chemistry; or NC Applied Science (Level 6)

Progression Routes

Postgraduate study