University of St Andrews - Postgraduate Open Week (Online) - 15 June 2026 to 19 June 2026
15 Jun 2026, 09:00
St Andrews
Course summary
Over the last 600 years, the University of St Andrews has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading teaching centres. Today, we offer a flexible degree structure based on your choice of subject specialism, creating an environment which nurtures inquisitive minds and a culture of shared learning.
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- S36
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelA*A*A
To include Biology or Human Biology as well as A* in Mathematics.
Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.
Scottish HigherAAAAB
To include Biology or (Human Biology) as well as A in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 38
To include minimum scores of 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Mathematics and HL6 in Biology.
The University of St Andrews uses contextual data for applicants domiciled in the UK for fees purposes to indicate which of our academic entry requirements (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/academic-entry-explained) are most likely to be relevant. You can use the indicator (www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/indicator) on our website to tell you which category of entry requirements you will need to look at.
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
- SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing science, Geography, Lifeskills Mathematics (A grade), Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
- GSCE (5 or B) in English language or English literature, and one GSCE (5 or B) from the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Geography, Mathematics, Physics, Psychology.
Applicants with other qualifications including other International or European qualifications should refer to our website for further information and country specific entry requirements www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry.
All applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of ability to use English sufficiently well to be able to fully participate in and benefit from this course of study. The University accepts a wide range of language tests and language qualifications. Please refer to our website for further details and our current minimum English language requirements: www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A level A*AB
To include Biology or Human Biology as well as A* in Mathematics.
Subjects excluded: Citizenship Studies, Critical Thinking, Global Perspectives and Research (GPR) and General Studies.
Scottish Higher AABB
To include Biology or (Human Biology) as well as A in Mathematics.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 36
To include minimum scores of 6,6,6 at Higher Level with HL6 in Mathematics and HL6 in Biology.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.
Course optionsFees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU & International | £33250* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* | |
| Scotland | £1820* |
* 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
Home fees for 2027-2028 are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government but are expected to remain at £1,820.
EU and Overseas fees are £33,250 for entry in 2026/7. The fee for 2027/8 entry has not yet been set.
Course contact details
Undergraduate Team, Registry
Email:myapplication@st-andrews.ac.uk
Phone:01334 462150
University of St Andrews
College Gate
St Andrews
KY16 9AJ
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