4Oct
UndergraduateCourse summary
Scotland is internationally recognised for its crucial contributions in drug discovery and development, medical technologies, stem cells, bio-manufacturing and bioinformatics. We’ve worked with Forth Valley College and business to develop a fully integrated degree course in Applied Biological Sciences. Our course is making a difference by solving the problem of skills shortages in life sciences. We’ll give you technical expertise and proficiency in the vital practical and research skills sought-after by employers. The degree is taught jointly at Forth Valley College (Falkirk Campus) and the University of Stirling and also receives input from employers across the Scottish life sciences community. Classes for the first two years will be delivered at Forth Valley College’s campus in Falkirk. Classes for the last two years will be delivered at the University of Stirling campus. Your study will begin with fundamental science and laboratory skills before focusing on the cellular and molecular aspects of biological sciences. Your final year will focus on proteomic and genomic aspects of biological sciences, plus your research project. Our research-led teaching, together with the experience and insight gained by your work placements, will make you work-ready for a modern career in biosciences. "The Scottish life sciences sector is calling out for highly skilled graduates with hands-on experience. An integrated degree will provide the practical and research skills required to produce 'work ready' graduates." - David Wotherspoon, Diageo
Modules
In the first two years of the degree, the focus is on the acquisition of fundamental biological laboratory skills and an understanding of the science that underpins them. Much of this teaching will be undertaken in small classes at Forth Valley College with others at the University of Stirling including modules in statistics molecular biology and bioscience •focussed. In the third year of study, the majority of modules are taken at the University of Stirling. These modules focus largely on the cellular and molecular aspects of biological sciences including immunology and microbiology. In addition, an industrial placement module will give students valuable insight into how the biosciences industries work and will give them hands-on experience in the workplace. The final year of the degree focuses on proteomic/genomic aspects of biological sciences, together with an extended research dissertation undertaken in academics' laboratories and a number of elective modules.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 8C93
- Institution code:
- S75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Obtain IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill or equivalent. |
If you don’t meet the entry requirements there are English language courses which can help you prepare for your degree: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/pre-sessional-english-language-courses/
English language requirements
https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
FK9 4LA