BSc Biological Sciences
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biological Sciences, offering a broad grounding across biomedical science, microbiology, ecology and immunology. Core topics include Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice. Students may undertake a final-year research project, and the curriculum incorporates field studies and site visits in the Edinburgh region.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC including Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry or Physics. A level: BCC including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Applied Science. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics) BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. BTEC (QCF) National Diploma Level 3 plus A Level Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit) in a related subject. A Level grade C Irish Leaving Certificate Grades H2/H2/H3/H3 including a Science subject (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry, Physics) International Baccalaureate Diploma Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (Biology, Human Biology, Chemistry or Physics) at minimum grade 5. T Level: Grade M T Level must be completed in a Science subject or A Level Science may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 88%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Modules
- Foundation in Science
- Life on Earth
- Comparative Anatomy and Physiology
- Scientific Enquiry
- Introductory Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Genes and Inheritance
- Biochemistry
- Applied Microbiology
- Ecology and Sustainability
- Practical Skills in Biodiversity and Ecology
- Physiology, Adaptation and Disease
- Symbiosis
- Animal Behaviour
- Clinical Care of Exotic Species
- Research Methods
- Habitat Assessment and GIS
- Ecology Field Studies
- Molecular Biology and the Cell
- Immunology
- Food Microbiology and Biotechnology
- Applied and Environmental Microbiology
- Infection and Immunity
- Molecular Medicine
- Pharmacology & Pathobiology
- Conservation Biology
- Freshwater Biology
- Marine Biology
- Terrestrial Field Ecology
- Professional Practice
- Advances in Animal Behaviour
- Current Topics in Ecology
- Research Methods in Biomedicine
- Trends in Biomedical Sciences
- Microbial Biotechnology
- Fish and Fisheries Biology
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 163 UCAS points.
Is BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Biological Sciences at Edinburgh Napier University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.