BSc Cell Biology
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Cell Biology, a microbiology degree exploring the molecular structures and biochemical processes essential to cell function. Core topics include Research Methods. The course spans four years full time and includes advanced study of physiological, developmental, and pathological mechanisms across animal, plant, and microbial systems. The first year introduces molecular and cellular biology alongside organismal, behavioural, and ecological aspects of life through modules such as Biology 1 and Biology 2. The second year examines applied techniques and metabolic processes with modules including Applied Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, and Cell Systems. Further compulsory study in the second year is provided by Molecular Biology and Research Methods in Biology. The final year allows students to focus on advanced topics through modules such as Gene Regulation, Genes, Cells and Development, Infection and Disease, Membranes and Cell Communication, and Protein Structure and Function.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB, including Biology and one other science from the following: Chemistry Mathematics Physics. IB: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in one of the following subjects: Chemistry Mathematics Physics.
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 97%
- Left higher education: 1%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 18%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Conservation and environment professionals: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
Modules
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Cell Systems
- Molecular Biology
- Research Methods in Biology
- Gene Regulation
- Genes, Cells and Development
- Infection and Disease
- Membranes and Cell Communication
- Protein Structure and Function
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cell Biology at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £40,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Microbiology and cell science.
What do graduates of BSc Cell Biology at University of St Andrews do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cell Biology at University of St Andrews?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cell Biology at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 207 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cell Biology at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Cell Biology at University of St Andrews?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.