Biological Science - BSc (Hons) - Part time

This course provides you with a broad understanding of biological sciences including biomedical, microbiology, toxicology, animal and marine biology, and immunology. All of our biological science courses give you the option to study the areas of biology which interest you the most. This course allows you to study a variety of biological sciences, with the flexibility to specialise at a later stage if you wish. You’ll develop biological research skills relevant to your chosen discipline, such as forensic analysis, microbiological assay and field surveying

This part-time course provides you with a broad understanding of biological sciences including biomedical, microbiology, toxicology, animal and marine biology, and immunology. All of our biological science courses give you the option to study the areas of biology which interest you the most. But choosing what to specialise in can be difficult. This course allows you to study a variety of biological sciences, with the flexibility to specialise at a later stage if you wish. You'll develop biological research skills relevant to your chosen discipline, such as forensic analysis, microbiological assay and field surveying. The applied nature of this course encourages the development of skills that make you more employable. You will develop a range of skills in communication, IT, problem solving, research and team working. As well as specialist analytical and numerical skills, be able to collect biological data and communicate scientific information. industrial research and development production quality control sales and marketing consultancy View Full Screen

What's involved This course is studied on a part-time basis and generally lasts 6 years. With the support and guidance of our tutors you will develop an individualised programme of study that best suits you. To find out more about part-time possibilities please contact us using the enquiries button. You'll learn through a combination of lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions and independent study. This course can also be studied full-time. Modules may include: Life on Earth, Introductory Physiology, Molecules and Cells, two practical modules, and either Plant Science or Concepts in Forensic Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Physiology and the Environment, a practical module, and two modules from Biology of Disease Animal Behaviour Search and Recovery Microbes and Man Systems Therapeutics plus Scientific Communication - Dissertation and Statistics, Honours Project You will also have the chance to pick several optional modules from across the biological sciences including biomedical, microbiology, toxicology, animal and marine biology, and immunology.

Requirements at a glance Entry to the course Typical year 1 SQA HigherBBBB A LevelBCC Irish Leaving CertificateB1,B2,B2,B2 at Higher Level must include Biology OR Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Maths, English, Biology & Chemistry at Ordinary Level B2. Subjects requiredHigher / A Level Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Standard Grade / GCSE English, Maths, Biology & Chemistry (or Double Award Science) (3/C). Typical year 2 HNCIn a related subject with A in graded unit. Typical year 3 HNDIn related subject area with Grade BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded unit. Typical Entry requirements indicate the minimum qualifications with which students are normally accepted. Competition for places varies from year-to-year and achievement of the typical entry requirements does not always guarantee a place.Fees Table Fees 2012/132013/14 Scottish/EU £305£305per 20 creditsRest of UK £1,085£1,105per 20 creditsOverseas£1,875£1,950per 20 credits Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.