St. Andrews,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Bsc (Honours) in Molecular Biology in St Andrews United Kingdom | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
30,160
(c. USD40,298.89)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Bachelor of Science with Honors in Molecular Biology provides foundational knowledge in molecular and cellular biology before delving into specialized areas like chromosome dynamics, genetic mechanisms, cellular processes at the molecular level, biotechnological applications, computational biology, viral studies, and genetic regulation. At St Andrews, this program emphasizes hands-on laboratory experience and quantitative skill building. Learners can explore various advanced subjects aligned with the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex's expertise, covering domains such as microbial molecular biology, viral molecular studies, genetic engineering techniques, DNA replication processes, genomic data analysis, DNA integrity maintenance, and chromatin organization and activity.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
SQA Highers
Standard entry grades:
AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Gateway entry grades:
Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University's Gateway programmes.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades:
AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
ABB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades:
36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Standard entry grades:
AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Gateway entry grades:
Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University's Gateway programmes.
GCE A-Levels
Standard entry grades:
AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
ABB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IB points
Standard entry grades:
36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Minimum entry grades:
36 (HL 6,5,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL5 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
IELTS (Academic) - Minimum overall score 6.5, with 6.0. minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).
TOEFL iBT - 79 Minimum overall score, with minimum component scores (Listening-12, Reading-13, Writing-21, Speaking-18).
Tuition
GBP
30,160