Academic Eligibility:

Students must have the following requirements:

• SQA Higher: BBCC including Biology/Human Biology,  plus one other science such as Environmental Science/Physics/Chemistry. English,  Maths, and Chemistry, are required at National 5 level Grade B if not held at Higher.
• GCE A Level: CCC to include Biology plus one other science such as Environmental Science/Physics/Chemistry. English,  Maths, and Chemistry, are required at GCSE Grade B or above if not held at A-Level.
• Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include Biology plus one other science. Chemistry, English, and Maths are required at Ordinary Level Grade B or above if not held at Higher.
• IB Diploma: 26 to include Higher Level in Biology at Grade 5 and one further science. Standard Level English and Maths and is required at Grade 4 if not held at Higher Level.

Indian Students Eligibility:

• Students must have passed 12^th grade from a recognized institution.
• Students must have Grade C or better in English and Maths.
• A post-high school qualification (i.e. a higher national diploma, an associate degree) can be considered for advanced entry to undergraduate courses. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.

Job Prospects

Students will find Bioscientists working all over the world in a diverse range of settings including research and development laboratories (for example microbiology, marine science, and immunology), biotechnology companies, classrooms, sales representatives and the food and drink industry.

On completion of the course, students will have a wide range of career options in the field of biosciences. Many of our graduates find employment within private or public sector research. This could be within universities, government, NHS, commercial or charity-funded laboratories. Other opportunities for graduates are varied and include forensic analysis and environmental consultancy, scientific publishing, and secondary school teaching. Students may also decide to continue their studies and specialize in a Master's degree, or develop research skills with a Ph.D.