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Biological Sciences

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences explores the fundamentals of modern environmental, plant, animal, and cell biology. You’ll experience a multidisciplinary teaching and learning approach, integrating concepts from biology, chemistry, and mathematics to help you develop a holistic understanding of living systems.?

You’ll learn the principles in all the main areas of biological sciences, including:?
Ecology; Zoology; Plant Science; Microbiology; Biochemistry; Molecular biology.

Biology has a significant impact on our daily lives. By studying biological sciences, you will gain an understanding of the complexities of biology, be able to apply your knowledge to other related disciplines, and address challenges such as:?
Climate change; Biodiversity loss; Emerging diseases; Food science development; Sustainable resource management.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including a science subject plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including a science subject at B plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require 2 Advanced Highers at BB including Biology plus 4 Highers at AABB.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

C120

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society

Department

Biology

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.hw.ac.uk

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General