Overview

Work-related learning combined with access to University of the West of Scotland’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.

Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of the programme – as is the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3.Employers regularly comment that our graduates have the necessary skills to contribute effectively and productively in the workplace.

Features

This Applied Bioscience (Hons) programme equips you with the skills to pursue a career within biological sciences including molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.

You’ll receive a general grounding in biological disciplines before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.

Work-related learning, combined with access to UWS’s state-of-the-art laboratories, will prepare you for a wide range of career options.

This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and successful graduates automatically fulfil the educational requirements of Associate Membership.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Genetics

Vertebrate Physiology

Human Biology

Cells & Sugars

Enterprise Skills for Biologists

Man and the Global Biosphere

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

More details

Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hamilton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation View 108 other Bachelors in Biodiversity & Conservation 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

78

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Literacy & Numeracy

All applicants are expected to demonstrate good levels of literacy and numeracy, holding passes in English and Mathematics at the following levels:

Scottish National 5 (grades A, B or C)

Scottish Standard Grade (grades 1, 2 or 3)

Scottish Intermediate 2 (grades A, B or C)

GCSE (A, B or C)

Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary level (grade C2 or higher)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Rest of UK: £9,250 Cost per year of study

Living costs

Hamilton

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.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Hamilton

Funding

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