Overview

The Biology and Chemistry (Hons) programme offered by University of St Andrews also touches on many aspects of contemporary life, from drug design and investigating the molecular basis of Alzheimer’s disease, to the migration and conservation of marine mammals. 

Key Facts

The BSc in Biology is a four-year course run by the School of Biology. Biology at St Andrews provides students with a rich learning environment, with world-leading biologists spanning molecular through to whole-organism biology. Access to high-tech equipment, dedicated teaching laboratories and our wide range of biological expertise in both the laboratory and the field, facilitates both learning and also the development of the intellectual and practical skillsets of a modern biologist.

In the first two years of your degree you will be introduced to core material relevant to all biology degree programmes such as animal and plant biology, molecular biology, cell biology and genetics.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Applied Molecular Biology
Molecular Biology
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Cell Systems
Ecology
Evolutionary Biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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

Language

English

PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology View 468 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

PTE Academic

70

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

AABB, including A in Chemistry, and an A or B in Biology (or Human Biology) If you have a B in Biology, you will need to have an A in one other subject from the following: Computing Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics and Physics.
36 (HL 6,5,5), Including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Chemistry.
ABB, Including Biology and A in Chemistry.

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

33250 GBP / year

≈ 33250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

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.

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