Aberdeen,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen
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Aberdeen United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,800
(c. USD33,137.02)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Biotechnology utilizes biological principles to enhance human well-being. This field leverages the distinctive characteristics of biomolecules, cells, and living organisms to develop innovative methods for disease detection, manufacturing medications and industrial materials, minimizing environmental pollution, and ensuring food security.
At Aberdeen, biotechnology education encompasses microbiology, biochemistry, and genetics. Mastery of these disciplines is essential in a domain where microbes are routinely genetically modified for specialized biochemical functions, growing ever more vital as synthetic biology integrates into biotechnological applications. Biotechnology holds tremendous promise for creating novel medical treatments, alternative energy sources like hydrogen, agricultural innovations, and environmental solutions (such as oil spill remediation), though much of this potential remains untapped. Positioned as a key player in sustainable technological progress, biotechnology is poised to make substantial future contributions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC
Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL, with two Mathematics/ Science subjects at HL.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 including a minimum of H3 from two Science or Mathematics subjects.
IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0.
TOEFL iBT: Overall- 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Standard: AABB
Applicants who have achieved AABB (or better), are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/ Advanced Highers may be required.
Minimum: BBB
Applicants who have achieved BBB (or are on course to achieve this by the end of S5) are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will normally be required.
Adjusted: BB
Applicants who have achieved BB, and who meet one of the widening participation criteria are encouraged to apply and will be considered. Good performance in additional Highers/Advanced Highers will be required.
Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
A LEVELS
Standard: BBB
Minimum: BBC
Adjusted: CCC
Including good performance in at least two Mathematics/ Science subjects by the end of your senior phase of education.
International Baccalaureate
32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL, with two Mathematics/ Science subjects at HL.
Irish Leaving Certificate
5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3 including a minimum of H3 from two Science or Mathematics subjects.
IELTS Academic: Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5, Reading - 5.5, Speaking - 5.5, Writing - 6.0.
TOEFL iBT: Overall- 78 with: Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Speaking - 20, Writing - 21
Tuition
GBP
24,800