Biological Sciences (Cell Biology)
The University of EdinburghBiological Sciences (Cell Biology) 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
Modern cell biology is a dynamic discipline that combines the interests and techniques of many scientific fields including genetics, developmental biology and biochemistry.
Applications of cell biology
Cell biologists investigate the basic structural and functional units of life, the cells that compose all living organisms. They aim to understand:
* cellular structure
* composition and regulation
* the organelles that cells contain
* cell growth
* nuclear and cellular division
* cell death
Understanding how cells work is fundamental to many areas of biology and is of particular importance to biomedical fields such as cancer research and the development of diseases.
Flexibility
Biological Sciences explores the study of living organisms, covering everything from the interactions of animals in their environment to how genes are expressed.
We offer 12 different biological sciences subject areas, including cell biology. Regardless of your initial application choice, you will have the opportunity to explore aspects of each of our programmes in the early years and choose to specialise in whichever one interests you.
Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, programming and problem-solving skills, as well as teaching 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.
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