Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Reproductive Biology BSc (Hons)
Reproductive biology aims to understand the scientific principles that govern reproduction in humans and other mammals.
You will study the requirements for reproduction, including:
* the production of sufficient numbers of viable gametes
* fertilisation
* implantation in a receptive uterus
* formation of a placenta that can sustain and nurture a baby
* delivery at full term
Advances in this field provided the knowledge behind assisted conception. It has also revolutionised reproductiv...
Reproductive biology aims to understand the scientific principles that govern reproduction in humans and other mammals. <br/><br/>You will study the requirements for reproduction, including: <br/><br/><br/>* the production of sufficient numbers of viable gametes <br/><br/><br/>* fertilisation <br/><br/><br/>* implantation in a receptive uterus <br/><br/><br/>* formation of a placenta that can sustain and nurture a baby <br/><br/><br/>* delivery at full term <br/><br/><br/>Advances in this field provided the knowledge behind assisted conception. It has also revolutionised reproductive medicine and veterinary practice.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C142
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B
AABB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Higher Mathematics or Physics and Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry are recommended. National 5s: Mathematics at B; English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points with 655 at HL. Required subjects: HL: Biology and Chemistry, one at 5 and one at 6. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. SL: English at 5; Mathematics: Analysis and approaches or Mathematics: Applications and interpretation at 5. If Mathematics and English Language do not form part of your IB diploma, we will also accept GCSE Mathematics, or equivalent, at B/6 and GCSE English Language or equivalent at C/4.
A level
A,A,B
AAB. These grades should be achieved in one year. Required subjects: A levels: Biology at B; Chemistry at B. Mathematics or Physics is recommended. GCSEs: Mathematics at B or 6; English at C or 4.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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