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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C110
Biological Sciences
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in biological sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences explores the fundamentals of modern environmental, microbial, plant, animal, and cell biology. You’ll experience a multidisciplinary teaching and learning approach, integrating concepts from biology, chemistry, and mathematics to help you develop a holistic understanding of living systems. During your studies, you’ll learn the principles in all the main areas of biological sciences, including ecology, zoology, plant science, microbiology, biochemistry and molecular biology. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Cell Biology and Genetics
Ecology and Environmental Science
Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Plant Physiology and Development
Animal Physiology and Behaviour
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Research Methods and Data Analysis
Evolutionary Biology and Biodiversity
UCAS Code:C110
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC including a science subject (e.g. Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics or Physics) at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Biology or Human Biology |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points including a science subject at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,808
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,232
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £27,500 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 5 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £26,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£26,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
72%Academic support
79%Organisation and management
71%Learning resources
87%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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