BSc Biological Sciences

The Heriot-Watt University BSc Biological Sciences programme provides a grounding in modern environmental, plant, animal, and cell biology. It uses a teaching approach that brings together ideas from biology, chemistry, and mathematics to help students understand living systems thoroughly. The course offers hands-on laboratory experience, which is key for putting classroom knowledge into practice.

Students will develop important skills such as critical thinking, careful analysis, and problem-solving. The programme also includes opportunities to learn about specific areas like human health, covering topics such as anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology. This preparation equips graduates for various roles in scientific and related fields.

Heriot-Watt University is a respected public university with its main campus in Edinburgh. The university is known for its strengths in subjects like business, science, technology, engineering, design, and textiles. The university ranks highly worldwide and is noted for its significant investment in facilities, also achieving high rates of graduate employment, showing that many students find jobs or continue their studies after finishing.

The university provides over 217 different courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate students across its campuses in Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Dubai, and Malaysia. With many students joining from outside the UK, Heriot-Watt creates an international learning environment. The university aims to offer a helpful educational setting where students can learn from top academics and connect with others who share their academic interests.

Applicants must submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study the course and provide other details about their academic background. A letter of recommendation from an academic or an employer is also needed. Students can also include their CV with their application to show any work experience they have.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need certain grades from Highers (AABB), A-Levels (BBC-ABB), the International Baccalaureate, or a BTEC Extended Diploma. Higher grades are needed for entry directly into Year 2 or Year 3, always requiring Biology or Human Biology.

English Proficiency: 

• If English is not your first language, you need to show you can use English well. This usually means an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no part lower than 5.5. Other similar test scores, like PTE and TOEFL, are also accepted.

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Biological Sciences at Heriot-Watt University is £25,008.

Heriot-Watt University provides a range of scholarships for eligible international undergraduate students, distributing over £6 million annually in financial support. These opportunities include the Dean's Global Merit Scholarship, offering £1,500 - £3,000 for students from specific regions, and other regional merit scholarships covering various parts of the world. 

Additionally, some country-specific merit awards are available. These scholarships are generally applied as a reduction in tuition fees.

You can apply for the course through UCAS. Please speak to our trained advisors for assistance.