Direct entry to second year Biology BSc (Hons) 2019 entry
It is possible for students applying for the single Honours BSc in Biology to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in only three years instead of four.
This option is offered to students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Biology BSc programme from second year on, bypassing first-year modules entirely.
Direct entry students will have the opportunity to study abroad during their second year of study.
To find out more information, or to discuss the possibility of direct entry to second year, please contact the School of Biology.
Joint degree options
Direct entry into second year is also possible for the following joint Honours degrees:
- Biology and Geology (UCAS code: CFC6)
- Biology and Mathematics (UCAS code: CG11)
- Biology and Statistics (UCAS code: CG13)
The course information below is for single Honours direct entry only.
Contact
School of Biology
University of St Andrews
Biomedical Sciences Research Complex
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9ST
Phone: +44 (0)1334 46 3401
Email: biology@st-andrews.ac.uk
UCAS code
C100
Course type
Bachelor of Science (single Honours degree)
Course duration
Three years full time
- Start date: 9 September 2019
- End date: 30 June 2022
Entry requirements
The following are likely grades considered for an offer. St Andrews considers all aspects of every application, including context, equivalent qualifications and the personal statement, and offers may be higher or lower than the grades stated here.
| SQA Advanced Highers |
AB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following:
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| GCE A-Levels |
AAA, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following
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| IB points |
38, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following:
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We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes, please see our entry requirements for more information.
For degrees combining more than one subject, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. You will also need to meet any further subject specific entrance requirements as outlined on their pages.
International applicants
If English is not your first language you will need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking), or an equivalent English Language qualification.
Do I need to have studied this subject before?
Students must have studied Biology (or Human Biology) at SQA Advanced Highers, GCE A-Level or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates offering strong science qualifications over and above the stated minimum requirements.
Faculty entry requirements
You must also meet the Faculty of Science minimum qualifications. These vary depending on which qualifications you hold.
SQA qualifications
GCSE qualifications
Other qualifications
Passes in other examinations at equivalent levels and subjects may be accepted by the Dean of the Faculty. More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University’s entry requirements webpage.
Find out more about Faculty of Science entry requirements.
Timetables
St Andrews students must meet with their Adviser of Studies at the beginning of Semester 1 in September to complete advising – a compulsory part of the matriculation process. After module choices have been decided, a timetable will be allocated indicating the dates and times of classes.