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
Direct entry to second year Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons) 2020 entry
It is possible for students applying for the single Honours BSc in Animal Behaviour 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 into second year will take modules required by the Animal Behaviour BSc 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.
Applications for 2020 entry for this course have now closed, see which courses are available for the upcoming academic year.
UCAS code
C120
Course type
Bachelor of Science (single Honours degree)
Course duration
Three years full time
- Start date: 7 September 2020
- End date: 30 June 2023
Entry requirements
These grades are the overall standards required to consider you for entry.
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- Advanced Highers: AB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics.
- Highers: AAAB
- Advanced Highers: AB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science from the following:
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- AAA, including Biology and one other science from the following:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics.
- AAA, including Biology and one other science from the following:
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- 38, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics.
- 38, including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following:
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.
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.
General entry requirements
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
SQA qualifications
GCSE qualifications
Other qualifications
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 web page.