Overview

Studying the BSc Biomolecular Sciences (Hons) degree offered at The University of Strathclyde you can defer your choice of degree specialisation until the end of Year 2, giving you the option to progress to single, joint Honours or an Integrated Masters degree in any of the biomolecular sciences.

Our courses have a strong research base and benefit from excellent links with industry, the NHS and international partners. Student exchange programmes offer you the chance to study and take part in lab-based research abroad.

Careers:

Many of our graduates work in the development of drugs, food processing, protecting the environment, fighting disease or slowing the ageing process. They work in a variety of positions including:

research in academia

NHS & private sector laboratory technician

clinical support worker

We also have graduates working in areas such as medical writing, clinical drug trials, medical sales, and production control.

Accreditation

The four-year BSc Honours Biomedical Science programme has its own curriculum from Year 3. It's accredited by the Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS) and the Royal Society of Biology and is designed to equip graduates with the skills for future NHS employment.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Immunology

Microbiology

Pharmacology

Biomedical science

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences View 62 other Bachelors in Molecular Sciences in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Highers

Standard entry requirements

Year 1 entry: AABB/AAAC (two sciences – Biology/Human Biology B and Chemistry B; Maths Nat 5 B/Int 2 B; English Nat 5 B/Int 2 B)

Advanced Highers

Year 2 entry: BB (Chemistry B, Biology/Human Biology B, plus Year 1 above)

A Levels

Year 1 entry: BBB (two sciences – Biology B or Chemistry B; Chemistry (if not at A Level) GCSE 6/B; GCSE Maths 6/B, GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)

Year 2 entry: BBB (Chemistry and Biology (AB/BA), Maths and English as for Year 1 entry)

International Baccalaureate

Year 1 entry: 32 (two sciences - Biology/Chemistry/Physics HL5, Maths SL5, English SL5)
Year 2 entry: 36

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

27800 GBP / year

≈ 27800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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