BSc (Hons) Molecular Biology in Aberdeen United Kingdom | University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen | 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

The field of molecular biology stands as one of the most significant scientific achievements of the 1900s. Over the past fifty years, it has transformed our comprehension of biological systems, reaching its pinnacle with the sequencing of the entire human genome. Cutting-edge advancements in this discipline now include genome editing technologies, poised to create profound and enduring effects across biological sciences and healthcare.
Your education will incorporate diverse teaching approaches, with our faculty constantly striving to deliver dynamic, stimulating instruction that reflects current developments in your field. The School's ongoing research directly shapes our curriculum, especially during your final Honours year. Our teaching excellence has been acknowledged through multiple University of Aberdeen Student-led Teaching Awards received by our faculty members.
Throughout your studies, you'll benefit from MyAberdeen, our digital learning platform providing access to lecture presentations, online quizzes, recommended readings, and tutorial resources. We employ interactive classroom technologies like electronic voting systems, enabling all students to participate anonymously in real-time polls during lectures using handheld remotes.
From your first year through graduation, you'll receive guidance from a dedicated personal tutor who will serve as both academic advisor and mentor throughout your university journey.


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

Tuition GBP 24,800

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