Biology courses

About Mbiol Biology in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Our MBiol Biology degree is a broad-based programme with a diverse range of topics. In Levels three and four you'll be able to select from courses ranging from molecular biology and genomics, to marine and environmental topics, allowing you to develop your particular interests.

The course structure at Level 5 in semester one consists of an introduction into Entrepreneurship and Creativity, and a literature review in preparation for the research project, as well as options in Research Design and Analysis, Marine Resource and Sustainability and laboratory work in Practical Molecular Biology. Semester two is fully devoted to an extended research project. 

This biology degree aims to provide a flexible package of knowledge and practical skills in the biological sciences, giving you the chance to maximise your potential and enjoy a successful career – whether it's in academia, industry or commerce.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers AABB (including a science subject)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB (including a Maths or Science subject)
• Int. Baccalaureate 27 points to include a science subject at Higher Level 5
• BTEC DMM (in relevant subject)
• HNC C in graded unit (in relevant HNC)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including a science subject at B)
• A-Levels BCC - ABB (including a Maths or Science subject)

• Additional information
  Suitable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics.

  * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BB (including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB)
• A-Levels ABB (including Biology or Human Biology)
• Int. Baccalaureate 32 points (with Biology or Human Biology)
• HNC B in graded unit (in relevant HNC)
• HND BB in graded units (in relevant HND)
• BTEC DDM (in relevant subject)

• Year 3

• HND AB in graded units (in relevant HND)

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold an honours degree in related subject.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).
• TOEFL iBT: 85 overall, 18 in writing, 10 in reading, 10 in listening and 17 in speaking.
• PTE Academic: 61 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.

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