Biological Sciences

Our flexible MBiol programme covers all aspects of biological sciences and includes a placement year in industry or research. Exploring the study of living organisms, you will learn about many topics from the interactions of different organisms and all elements of their environment, to how genes are expressed.

Our skills-based curriculum will equip you with data analysis, reflection, coding 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.

Programme benefits

• You will learn in state-of-the-art laboratories, interactive computing studio facilities, and collaborative lecture theatres, ensuring a dynamic and immersive study experience.

• Experience hands-on learning with fieldwork at local sites such as the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh.

• Gain key skills valued by employers such as communication, collaboration, problem solving and data analysis.

• You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience through individual research projects in one of our academic research laboratories, or opt for a year-long work placement in an industry project in the final year.