UWS Clearing

Applied Bioscience

COURSE DETAILS

AWARD:
BSc (Hons)

DURATION & STUDY MODE:
4 years full-time, 5 years full-time (sandwich)

LOCATION:
Lanarkshire

 START DATE:
September 2023

 UCAS CODE:
C710

About the course

Get ready to pursue a career in the biological sciences with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience.

You’ll receive a general grounding in biological disciplines to underpin your knowledge and understanding before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.

Work-related learning combined with access to UWS’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.

Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of the programme – as is the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3.

Employers regularly comment that our graduates have the necessary skills to contribute effectively and productively in the workplace.

Highlights

  • This degree equips you with the skills to pursue a career within biological sciences including molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.
  • You’ll receive a general grounding in biological disciplines before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.
  • Work-related learning, combined with access to UWS’s state-of-the-art laboratories, will prepare you for a wide range of career options.
  • This BSc degree is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and successful graduates automatically fulfil the educational requirements of Associate Membership.

Applications for this course are open to people currently residing in:

Scotland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

Rest of UK (Eng, Wales & NI) & Republic of Ireland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

International (including EU/EEA)

Year 1: Closed

Year 2: Closed

Year 3: Closed

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • Scottish Highers: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology
  • A levels: CC (64 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H4 including Biology or Human Biology 
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points (3 @ HL) including Biology or Human Biology
  • Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to Science BBB or Access to Medicine BBB or Access to Biological & Chemical Sciences BBB or Access to Chemistry & Biology BBB or Access to Health & Biological Science BBB or Access to Radiography BBB or Access to Health & Life Sciences BBB, or Access to Dietetics BBB, all including Biology or Human Biology
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology
  • A levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points including HL Biology and OL Chemistry
  • SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Bioscience or Applied Science
  • SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND: Biotechnology or Biomedical Science or Environmental Science or Industrial Biotechnology or Applied Biological Science

How to Apply

UCAS Hub

You can apply for this course, as well as keep up-to-date with your undergraduate application, via the UCAS Hub.

Your UCAS Hub account will be updated once a decision has been made on your application and you’ll be notified.

Clearing Guide

Clearing can sometimes feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though as we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

Enquire about this course

If you’re not sure about anything, get in touch – we are here to help!

T: 0800 027 1000 (Freephone within the UK)
T: +44 (0)141 849 4101 (outwith the UK)
E: clearing@uws.ac.uk

Disclaimer

We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.