Biological Sciences (Cell and Molecular Biology)
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)Heriot-Watt University
Course details
Course description
Cell and Molecular Biology (Biochemistry) is the basic science underpinning our understanding of all life processes. In this course, we cover cell and molecular biological aspects of animals and plants, and provide the broad understanding necessary for a career in the biomedical/pharmaceutical, food and biotechnological industries as well as providing a sound foundation for further research.
**Year 1**
Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology.
**Year 2**
Concentrates on broad topics in Biology, especially Whole Organism Biology of Animals, Plants and Microorganisms; Cell Structure and Biochemistry; and Nutrition and Health.
**Year 3**
Introduces more advanced Cell and Molecular Biology and a detailed functional analysis of Biological Macromolecules.
**Year 4**
Students choose from courses covering Genomics; Molecular Toxicology; Cell Biology and Cancer; Plant Cell Biochemistry; and Immunology. As with all our Honours degrees, you will pursue a research project as the practical component of the final year.
Subjects
- Biological sciences
- Cell biology
- Molecular biology
Entry requirements
Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass
HNC in relevant subject with C in graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grade B in graded unit.
Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass
For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grades BB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND in a relevant subject (science based course to include Biology) with grades BA in graded units.
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B,B
including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics).
Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B
including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB for entry to Year 2.
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Course details
Full time
9th Sep 2024 to 9th Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Edinburgh Campus
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS