BSc Molecular Biology
About this course
Bsc (Honours) in Molecular Biology, a biochemistry degree focused on cellular structures, fundamental biological processes and metabolic pathways. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods. The course incorporates practical laboratory training alongside quantitative skills development, drawing on specialist research interests in the Biomedical Sciences Research Complex. The first year covers cell diversity, origins of life, organismal aspects and ecological aspects through modules such as Biology 1 and Biology 2. The second year examines applied techniques, metabolic pathways and the scientific method with compulsory modules including Applied Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Research Methods in Biology. Subsequent study encompasses a range of subjects such as Gene Regulation, Infection and Disease, Protein Structure and Function, Statistical and Quantitative Skills for Biologists, Basic Biochemistry Laboratory, Membranes and Cell Communication, Advanced Biochemistry, Genes, Cells and Development, Molecular Virology, Chromatin and Genome Stability, The CRISPR System for Antiviral Defence and Genome Engineering, and Molecular and Cell Biology of Eukaryotic DNA Replication.
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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 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 100%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 100%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 30%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 50%
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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- A degree: 5%
Modules
- Gene Regulation
- Infection and Disease
- Protein Structure and Function
- Statistical and Quantitative Skills for Biologists
- Basic Biochemistry Laboratory
- Membranes and Cell Communication
- Advanced Biochemistry
- Genes, Cells and Development
- Molecular Virology
- Chromatin and Genome Stability
- The CRISPR System for Antiviral Defence and Genome Engineering
- Molecular and Cell Biology of Eukaryotic DNA Replication
- Biology 1
- Biology 2
- Applied Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Research Methods in Biology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Molecular 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 less than the UK median for Molecular biology, biophysics and biochemistry.
What do graduates of BSc Molecular Biology at University of St Andrews do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Molecular Biology at University of St Andrews?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Molecular Biology at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
Does BSc Molecular 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 Molecular Biology at University of St Andrews?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.