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Biological Sciences (Human Health)

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

This course comprises a core of biology with an additional emphasis on the study of topics central to human health and wellbeing such as nutrition, physiology, and psychology. These themes are developed together throughout the course, with some flexibility in course structure and design, according to your interests or career aspirations.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including a science subject plus English and Maths at National 5.

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

For entry to year 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

CB99

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