6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers/Advanced Highers:AAAB, including Biology or Human Biology and Chemistry;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including Biology and Chemistry;IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.Well-qualified school leavers may be able to apply for admission directly into the second year of this course.
The MBiochem (Hons) in Biochemistry entails the study of the biochemical mechanisms involved in all life processes covering a broad spectrum of fields, from viral replication to neurobiology. You will investigate the biochemical aspects of cell and organismal function and regulation, including: protein function, molecular genetics, membranes and cell communication, bioenergetics and pharmacology as well as a final-year laboratory project with one of the relevant research groups in the Biomedical Research Centre.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
The following are likely grades considered for an offer. St Andrews considers all aspects of every application, including context, equivalent qualifications and the personal statement, and offers may be higher or lower than the grades stated here.SQA Highers:AAAB, including A in Chemistry, A in Biology, and an A or B grade in one of the following:Mathematics Biology Computing Science or equivalent Geography GeologyPhysicsPsychology;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including A in Chemistry and A in Biology;IB points:35, including HL6 in Chemistry and Biology.Well-qualified school leavers may be able to apply for admission directly into the second year of this course.
The BSc (Hons) in Biomolecular Science combines chemistry, medicine and biology topics and aims to equip students with the skills required for modern biomolecular and biotechnology industries.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology or Human Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following science subjects:Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentPhysicsDesign TechnologyMathematicsFurther Mathematics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
The BSc (Hons) in Cell Biology involves advanced study of the molecular structures and biochemical processes essential to cell function. It provides the basis for understanding the physiology and development of animals and plants, as well as many aspects of pathology. The course includes modules that emphasise structure and function in the cells of animals, plants, and microbes, in addition to how cells interact as they form tissues and embryos.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology or Human Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following science subjects:Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentPhysicsDesign TechnologyMathematicsFurther Mathematics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
The BSc (Hons) in Ecology and Conservation includes a broad foundation across the range of Biology, and specifically covers the ecology of terrestrial and aquatic environments, the process of evolution and speciation, adaptive physiology of plants and animals, population biology, molecular ecology, biodiversity, sustainability and conservation issues, and behavioural ecology.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology or Human Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following science subjects:Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentPhysicsDesign TechnologyMathematicsFurther Mathematics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
The BSc (Hons) in Evolutionary Biology deals with the theory of evolution, evolutionary genetics, environmental physiology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, evolution of behaviour, biodiversity and conservation, human evolution, and evolutionary ecology.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAA, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:38, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following science subjects:Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentPhysicsDesign TechnologyMathematicsFurther Mathematics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
The BSc in Marine Biology will teach you about the diversity of marine life from the deep sea to estuaries. You will gain a deep understanding of the biology of marine organisms from tiny cells to large marine mammals. You willstudy at an advanced, research-led level and your topics will cover a broad range from marine molecular ecology, genomics, marine microbiology, the ecology and development of marine life from invertebrates to marine mammals, as well as the ecology of coasts and estuaries.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 from one of the following science subjects:Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentPhysicsDesign TechnologyMathematicsFurther Mathematics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
Marine Biology involves study at an advanced, research-led level and covers marine molecular ecology, genomics, marine microbiology, the ecology and development of marine invertebrates and the ecology of coasts and estuaries.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology or Human Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following:Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following science subjects:Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentPhysicsDesign TechnologyMathematicsFurther Mathematics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
The BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology involves an introduction to the foundations of molecular and cellular biology and then focuses on topics such as chromosome structure andfunction, molecular genetics, molecular cell biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular virology and gene expression.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including at least two of the following subjects:BiologyChemistry, Mathematics, Physics;GCE A-Levels:AAB, including at least two of the following subjects:BiologyChemistry, Mathematics, Physics;IB points:35, including at least two of the following subjects:BiologyChemistry, Mathematics, Physics.For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
The BSc (Hons) in Neuroscience explores the interface between psychology and neurobiology and how the brain and the rest of the nervous system work in both health and disease. In your studies, you will be introduced to molecular, cellular and physiological processes; cellular and applied neurobiology; pharmacology and neurochemistry; cognitive and behavioural neuroscience; and clinical psychology.
6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component/7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each component/A minimum of 7.0 overall with 7.0 in each component
SQA Highers:AAAB, including at least two Highers from the following subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentGeographyGeologyMathematicsPhysicsPsychology;GCE A-Levels:AAA, including at least one A-Level from the following subjects:Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or equivalentGeographyGeologyMathematicsPhysicsPsychology;IB points:36For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need.
Sustainable Development is widely regarded as the most promising framework for addressing environmental and developmental challenges in the twenty-firstcentury, including: the provision of clean water and adequate sanitation, energy generation and supply, human health, food production and distribution, and the continuing threat to biodiversity.
