Overview

The Biology and Earth Sciences programme offered by University of St Andrews is the same as the single honours degree. However, the Biology and Earth Science BSc (Hons) degree has a specifically tailored set of available modules, which is described below.

Key Facts

The modules develops essential academic and transferable skills, with major emphasis on quantitative skills and problem solving. This is achieved through a combination of interactive lectures, independent data-handling workshops and group work on a mini research project.

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

Earth Sciences 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 Biology (or Human Biology) and one other subject from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
ABB, Including Biology and one other subject from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.
36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics.

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

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.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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