Overview

In the Human Biology and Nutrition programme of the University of Glasgow you’ll be taught by world-class researchers from across our internationally renowned Medical, Veterinary & Life Sciences research institutes.

Human Biology & Nutrition can be taken as an MSci degree, which includes an additional placement year between the third and final years of the degree, normally spent undertaking research in industry or research institute in the UK or overseas.

Career Prospects

This degree will provide you with a variety of career opportunities. You may choose to go into health promotion, lifestyle consultancy, food industry related jobs or a range of other nutrition focused careers. Graduates may continue their education to Masters or PhD level. Graduates may also apply for professional postgraduate programmes such as dietetics and teaching.

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Programme Structure

You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills.

You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests (e.g. animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology).

You will take courses which allow you to develop a broad understanding of human biology through the study of the anatomy and physiology of body systems, and the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function, as well as introductory nutrition.

If you progress to honours, in year 4 you will take three compulsory courses and choose one from a range of optional courses. You will also carry out a substantial research project.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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26 January: all other UK/EU applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website).

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology Nutrition & Dietetics Microbiology View 96 other Bachelors in Microbiology 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.

English requirements

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90

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher Entry Requirements (by end of S6)

AAAAA Higher or AAAA Higher+B Advanced Higher (ABBB S5 minimum for consideration)

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry.

SQA Higher Adjusted Entry Requirements (by end of S5 or S6)

MD20 – BBBB (also other target groups)

MD40 – AABB

Additional requirements: Higher Biology or Chemistry. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

A-level Standard Entry Requirements

AAB – BBB

Additional requirements: A-level Biology or Chemistry.

IB Standard Entry Requirements

36 (6,6,5 HL) – 32 (6,5,5 HL)

Additional requirements: HL Biology or Chemistry.

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Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

31800 GBP / year

≈ 31800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Tuition fees for English, Welsh and Northern Irish students: £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.

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