Overview

The Biology (Hons) at University of St Andrews is a four-year 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.

Learning outcomes

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.

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. Find out more about more about how academic years are organised.

In third year, there is a shift from core, broad-themed modules to more specialised modules that allow students to prepare for their Honours degree. In fourth year students continue specific research in their chosen area through student-led, enquiry-based learning.

Joint Honours degrees

You can take Biology as part of a joint Honours degree alongside one of the following subjects:

Economics
Geography
Geology
Mathematics
Philosophy
Psychology

Statistics

Careers

Biology graduates are in high demand and are keenly sought after by institutions including the government, universities, research centres and major companies.Biology graduates have gone on to find success in a wide variety of careers including:

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

Cell Biology

Evolutionary Biology

Invertebrate Zoology

Molecular Biology

Applied Molecular Biology

Cell System

Comparative Physiology

Ecology

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

TOEFL^® IBT

94

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PTE Academic

76

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Biology View 467 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

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.

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

Chemistry
Mathematics

Physics.

36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in 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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Scholarships Information

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