Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £26,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAA - ABB.
A-Level Entry
AAA - ABB
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Biological Sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.
Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills. It will teach you effective communication, and independent thinking, preparing you to be a part of the next generation of scientific thinkers who apply their skills in various contexts.
We offer 12 different subject areas and you will specialise in one of these honours programmes as you progress through your studies.
In your first two years of study, your compulsory courses will cover aspects of all 12 subject areas we offer. This means that you will be able to choose an honours programme based on your experiences and what interests you.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Biology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ