BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) in Edinburgh United Kingdom | The University of Edinburgh

The University of Edinburgh | Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 34,800
(c. USD46,380.74)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

Biotechnology stands as one of the most rapidly evolving fields in contemporary biology, adopting a problem-solving mindset that examines how core biological principles can be utilized for industrial and medical purposes such as:

developing novel medications and immunizations to fight illnesses
creating innovative enzymes for healthcare
implementing biological pest control in agriculture
designing biosensors to track environmental contaminants
applying synthetic biology in industrial biotech and nanotech sectors.

Throughout this course, you'll investigate key biological domains including:

microbial biotech applications
genetic engineering and cloning methods
pharmaceutical development
plant cellular technologies
synthetic biological systems
stem cell research
biological manufacturing techniques

This curriculum will equip you for careers in various sectors such as:

biotech industries
pharmaceutical research
environmental protection
synthetic biology ventures
agricultural biotechnology
food and water technology sectors
The competencies acquired through this Biological Sciences degree are versatile and highly sought-after across multiple professions. These include:

critical thinking abilities
data analysis and quantitative evaluation skills
effective presentation and communication
teamwork and cooperative skills
efficient scheduling and organization


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:

SQA Highers: AAAA - AAAB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: AAA - ABB.
IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 32 points with 555 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:

SQA Highers: AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
A Levels: ABB.
IB: 32 points with 555 at HL.
IELTS Academic module overall 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
TOEFL-iBT (including Special Home Edition) 92 or above with 20 in each section. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.

Tuition GBP 34,800

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