Direct entry to second year Biology MBiol (Hons) 2020 entry
It is possible for students applying for the Biology MBiol single Integrated Masters degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in only four years instead of five.
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 MBiol 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.
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
C101
Course type
Master in Biology (Integrated Masters degree)
Course duration
Four years full time
- Start date: 7 September 2020
- End date: 30 June 2024
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 Higher, 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.