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BSc Hons Molecular Biology

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of St Andrews

Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology involves an introduction to the foundations of molecular and cellular biology and then focuses on topics such as chromosome structure and function, molecular genetics, molecular cell biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular virology and gene expression. Molecular Biology at St Andrews incorporates substantial practical laboratory training and development of quantitative skills. Students have the opportunity to engage with a number of specialist topics that reflect the research interests of the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex including, for example, molecular microbiology, marine and environmental biotechnology, molecular virology, chromosome replication, genome stability and chromatin structure and function.

Program Key Stats

£21290 (Annual Fee)



Eligibility Criteria

3.5
36
85

1330
30
6.5
92

Additional Information & Requirements

A minimum average of 90% (with 90% or higher in any prerequisite subjects) in Standard XII examinations, or A1-A2 if you are taking examinations used by Central Boards, SQA Highers:AAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science, GCE A-Levels: AAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and one other science, IB points:36, including HL6 in Biology and HL6, IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0, TOEFL (IBT) of 92 overall with at least 20 in all components, CAE/CPE of 176, PTE (Academic) of 62 overall with at least 59 in each component

Career Options

  • Researchers in academia and the pharmaceutical and biomedical industries
  • Researchers and advisers in government
  • Advisers
  • researchers and managers in the National Health Service
  • Teachers

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