Biology MBiol

Course Overview - Biology MBiol

The Integrated Master’s in Biology expands on the traditional BSc Biology degree with a further year of study that culminates in graduation with an M.Biol. This programme will train and equip graduates for a career in modern biological industries. The aims of this new degree are to enhance the creativity and employability of our best students by exposing them to courses that will allow them to grow their skill-set in business and entrepreneurship, as well as fully capitalise on their laboratory and field work skills in Biology. As well as taught courses, there is a strong emphasis o...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

5 Years

Start Date

08/09/2025

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Application Details

Course Code

C100

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff

Not Accepted

Scottish Higher

A,A,B,B

including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

27

including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 32 points with Biology or Human Biology at Higher Level 6.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM

in relevant subject (including sufficient Science) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (including sufficient Biology or Human Biology).

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent).

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B

including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB for entry to Year 2.

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC in relevant subject with C in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grade B in graded unit.

Scottish HND

Pass

For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology or Human Biology) with grades BB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND in a relevant subject (science based course to include Biology or Human Biology) with grades AB in graded units.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.

A level

B,B,C

A,B,B

including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Biology or Human Biology.

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £25,008

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