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Applied Bioscience
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 08/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Lanarkshire Campus
Course summary
Overview
Get ready to pursue a career in the biological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience programme.
You’ll receive hands-on training in a wide range of biology disciplines to establish your knowledge before progressing to study more advanced and research-linked topics.
Work-related learning combined with access to UWS’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.
Large amounts of practical work, experience with modern techniques and developing research skills are key strengths of the programme as is the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3.
Employers regularly comment that graduates have the necessary skills to contribute effectively and productively in the workplace.
Programme highlights
• This programme equips you with the skills to pursue a career within biological sciences
including molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.
• You’ll receive hands-on training in biological disciplines before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.
• Work-related learning, combined with access to UWS’s state-of-the-art laboratories, will prepare you for a wide range of career options.
• This programme is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and you will be eligible for free membership to the Society throughout all years of your studies.
Programme details
Work-related learning is available on this programme, including an optional 12-week placement or one-year sandwich placement.
Students have undertaken placements with organisations such as:
• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow
• Devro
• Controlled Therapeutics (Scotland) Ltd
Careers
This programme will prepare you for a successful career in Applied Bioscience and develops graduate skills which equip students to enter a wide range of vocations, including:
• Industry
• Research
• Teaching
• Analytical laboratories
• Sales
MSc or PhD options are also available for graduates. This qualification is acceptable to all Schools of Education as an entry qualification to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education for Biology and General Science teaching.
Modules
Year 1
A general introduction to various biological disciplines, from cell and molecular aspects to ecological and environmental topics. You will be introduced to the role of a bioscientist and research specific careers and projects. Additionally, you will receive an introduction to the University’s Virtual Learning Environment.
Year 2
Studies focus on more specialised areas of bioscience including cell biology, cell culture, pharmacology, biochemistry, microbiology and genetics.
Year 3
Options to concentrate your studies on include more advanced modules in biochemistry, human physiology, immunology, microbiology, molecular biology (protein structure and function, and DNA technology), pharmacology or related specialist disciplines including parasitology.
Case study and work-related learning is possible and a valuable option is a 12-week (or shorter) work placement. The work placement takes into account your interests and is normally in a bioscience laboratory in a biotechnology, pharmaceutical or analytical company, or in a hospital laboratory. The placement enhances your employability and is preparation for your Year 4 project.
Year 4
You will develop and refine your previous studies and a supervised project allows you to conduct research in a subject area of your choice.
Assessment method
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and workshops.
You will also have the opportunity to take part in group work and independent learning to develop your transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication and working as part of a team.
This degree is assessed using a variety of assessment methods including:
• Written examinations
• Coursework
• Practical assessment
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications at this time. Please contact the provider to find out more.
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C710
- Institution code:
- U40
- Campus name:
- Lanarkshire Campus
- Campus Code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry:
Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC including Biology, plus Chemistry at least at National 5 Grade C
A Levels: BBC including Biology
T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject which must include Biology (120 Tariff points), plus GCSE Chemistry at 5/C
International Baccalaureate: 30 points including Biology at Higher level, plus Chemistry at Ordinary Level
SQA HNC: Applied Science; Bioscience
Year 3 Entry:
SQA HND: Biotechnology; Bioscience; Biomedical Science; Environmental Science; Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science; Applied Bioscience
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
including Biology or Human Biology
A level - CCC
Including Biology or Human Biology.
Year 2 entry with A Levels at BBC including Biology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
in relevant subject
Scottish Higher - BBCC
Including Biology or Human Biology.
Scottish Advanced Higher - BBC
For year 2 entry, including Biology plus Chemistry at National 5 Grade C
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
including 3 subjects at H4 (one of which should be Biology or Human Biology)
For year 2 entry, 30 points including Biology at Higher level, plus Chemistry at Ordinary Level
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Including Biology or Human Biology.
Scottish HNC - Pass
Pass in Applied Science or Bioscience for entry to Year 2. Other HNC titles will be considered.
Scottish HND - Pass
Pass in Biotechnology; Bioscience; Biomedical Science; Environmental Science; Industrial Biotechnology; Applied Biological Science, and Applied Bioscience for Year 3 entry. Other HND titles will be considered.
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) in relevant subject which must include Biology (96 Tariff points)
For Year 2, Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject which must include Biology (120 Tariff points), plus GCSE Chemistry at 5/C
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) in one of the following Titles with Grades BBB: Access to Medicine; Access to Science; Access to Biological and Chemical Science; Access to Chemistry & Biology; Access to Health & Biological Science; Access to Dietetics; Access to Health and Life Sciences; Access to Radiography
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 63 points
including Biology/Human Biology
A level - CCC
including Biology/Human Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
in relevant subject
Scottish Higher - CCC
including Biology/Human Biology
Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Biology/Human Biology, PLUS successful completion of one of the following:
UWS Foundation Academy
Foundation Apprenticeship
UWS Next Steps to University module
Top-Up
LEAPS
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS.
All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of:
// Native speakers of English
// Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise)
// non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification)
The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Our Minimum Entry Requirements are applicable to those applicants who have not had an equal opportunity to demonstrate their academic ability at school or college and are known as ‘widening access’ applicants. We also sometimes refer to this type of applicant as receiving a ‘contextual’ offer. For more information, please visit our website using the link below.
Learn more on the University of the West of Scotland website
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500* | Year 1 |
| International | £15500* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
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In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
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