BSc Applied Bioscience
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience, a biological sciences degree providing hands-on training across multiple biology disciplines. Students can undertake a work placement in year 3.
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Entry requirements
Accelerated Entry Direct entry into year 2 and 3 is possible. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology Alternative Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Biology/Human Biology PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A levels: CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology or Human Biology; T Levels: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) in relevant subject which must include Biology (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3 H3 H3 H3 including Biology or Human Biology; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including 3 subjects at H4 (one of which should be Biology or Human Biology); Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Medicine or Access to Science or Access to Biological and Chemical Science or Access to Chemistry and Biology or Access to Health and Biological Science or Access to Dietetics or Access to Health and Life Sciences or Access to Radiography. Grade BBB required | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBC (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus Chemistry at National Grade C or above; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology plus GCSE Chemistry at Grade 5/C or above; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject which must include Biology (120 Tariff points), plus GCSE Chemistry at 5/C; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 30 points (136 UCAS Tariff points) including Biology at Higher level, plus Chemistry at Ordinary Level; SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Applied Science or Bioscience | Year 3 -- SQA HND: Biotechnology Bioscience Biomedical Science Environmental Science Industrial Biotechnology Applied Biological Science Applied Bioscience
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 94%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Animal care and control services: 15%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- Scotland: 95%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,500. The £24,500 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Biosciences.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland 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 Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
Is BSc Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Does BSc Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Applied Bioscience at University of the West of Scotland?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.