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Biological Sciences

Explore your interest in biology by studying with us.

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We have a 100% satisfaction rate for our Biological Science and 97% for our Biomedical Science courses. National Student Survey 2022
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We are #1 for teaching in the UK for Biosciences (NSS, 2024).

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We provide you with the specialised skills, which will give you a boost with employers, and opportunities to gain placements to develop work experience.

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All our lecturers are active in their research areas and bring their enthusiasm for their specialism into the class.

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We have a range of courses to suit your interests across the diversity of biology and we are proud to have been ranked second equal in Scotland for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023). We are also ranked as a Top 10 Modern University for Biology (The Guardian University Guide, 2025)

Use the dropdown menu to select your preferred course level. 
  • Animal & Conservation Biology" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Applied Microbiology" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Biological Science" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Biomedical Science" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Marine & Freshwater Biology" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Biomedical Science" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Drug Design & Biomedical Science" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Medical Biotechnology" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Wildlife Biology & Conservation" class="text-underline">Full-time | " class="text-underline">Part-time
  • Wildlife Biology & Conservation" class="text-underline">Distance learning
  • Pharmaceutical & Analytical Science" class="text-underline">Full-time

    • Facilities

    Our laboratories are purpose built and stocked with the latest equipment, following an extensive investment in 2024, as our video highlights, so you’ll be able to hit the ground running when you graduate. Some examples of the equipment that students are wowed by are our Confocal Microscope and Flow Cytometer. All of the courses and modules are based within our Sighthill campus, just 20 minutes on the tram from the city centre.
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    • Research Scientist
    • Biomedical Scientist
    • Biotechnologist
    • Healthcare Scientist
    • Zoo Keeper
    • Conservation Manager
    • Environmental Protection Officer
    • Science Writer
    • Academic Researcher
    • Pharmaceutical Scientist
    • Forensic Scientist
    • Fishery Manager
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    Nothing beats hands-on experience. Putting theory into practice builds confidence and
    gets you work ready. So work placements are a valuable part of most of our Biological Sciences
    courses. We have excellent links to local and international companies to give you a wide
    range of placement opportunities. We also run the highly successful Getting Inside
    Scheme; this can give you an internship with a company over the summer for invaluable
    work experience.

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    There is the opportunity to study abroad as part of this course, we have links with a partner university in Denmark.


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