Overview

The Biology (Hons) at University of St Andrews allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single five-year programme, graduating with a Masters degree.

Learning outcomes

The course is designed to enhance your research experience, preparing you for a career within the scientific sector.The MBiol in Biology is a five-year Integrated Masters course run by the School of Biology.

Biology at St Andrews provides students with high-tech equipment, laboratories and expertise to facilitate learning and to develop the skillset of a modern biologist.In the first three years of your degree, you will cover the fundamental aspects of Biology and begin to focus on advanced core material in your chosen area.Alongside Biology, in the first year of your studies you will be required to study an additional two subjects. In the second year, you will usually carry on at least one of these subjects, sometimes two.

Careers

Biology graduates are in high demand and are keenly sought after by institutions including the government, universities, research centres and major companies. Those who take an Integrated Masters degree receive advanced research training and are prepared for a career within the scientific sector.

Biology graduates have found success in a wide variety of careers including:

professional biologists in biological research, conservation, higher education and the pharmaceutical, biomedical industries

researchers and advisers in government

journalists

advisers, researchers and managers in the National Health Service

teachers

forensic scientists

management consultants

marketing and advertising experts.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological Statistics

Animal Cognition

Physical Oceanography

Scientific Communication in Biodiversity and Conservation

Evolution in Action

Marine Mammals and Man.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 464 other Bachelors in Biology 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Other requirements

General requirements

AAAB including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following:

Chemistry
Mathematics
Physics.

GCE A-Levels AAB including Biology (or Human 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 equivalent
Physics
Design Technology
Mathematics
Further Mathematics.

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

31670 GBP / year

≈ 31670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland / Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535.

Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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