Biological Sciences

Why Choose Aberdeen for Biological Sciences?

  • The University has one of the largest groupings of biological and environmental scientists in Europe. Strong industrial links and first-class teaching provide students with training that matches the needs of industry.
  • Over 120 members of academic staff

Academic Mentor: Dr John Baird

UCAS Application Details and Course Code: BSc Biological Sciences (International Foundation) - C990

Apply at http://www.ucas.com/

The courses listed below are all compulsory for this degree.

Pre-Session

Course Code

Course Title

Credit points

 

 

 

 

Pre-sessional English (if IELTS<5.5) + 2 wk induction/  orientation

 

 

 

 
 

PROGRAMME YEAR 1 – 120 Credit points

First Half Session

Second Half Session

Course Code

Course Title

Credit points

Course Code

Course Title

Credit points

 

Language & Skills for the Sciences

30

 

Academic Language & Skills

15

BI 1005F

Organismal Biology (Foundation)

15

BI 1509F

Ecological and Environmental Science (Foundation)

15

CM 1018F

Essentials of Chemistry (Foundation)

15

 

 

 

BI 1006F Tutorials for Biology (BUGS) (Foundation)

15

15 further credit points from courses agreed with Adviser

 

Successful completion of Programme year 1 allows entry to level 2 of the following degree programmes in Biological Sciences.

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Animal Ecology

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Biology

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Zoology

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Ecology*

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Plant and Soil Sciences*

Degree of Bachelor of Science in Plant Biology*

* Note, entry to the Degrees of Bachelor of Science in Ecology, Plant and Soil Sciences, or Plant Biology also requires students to complete the BI19P3 Plant Ecology and Taxonomy Field Course