Biological Sciences (Cell Biology)

The University of Edinburgh
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Biology

A-Level Entry

AAA - ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

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

A-Level Grades AAA - ABB
Scottish Higher AABB

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3111 Laboratory technicians
2112 Biological scientists
2151 Conservation professionals

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