About Bsc (hons) Biology in University of Stirling
Are you interested in the evolution of animal behaviour, the genetic engineering of crops or the hidden worlds of molecular and cell biology? Are you curious about how plants and animals will respond to climate change?
Our course will teach you the full scope of life: from bacteria to blue whales, from enzymes to ecosystems. For the first two years we’ll show you the broadest possible perspective in Biology before you specialise according to your interests. As you develop your practical skills you’ll become involved with research, giving you the opportunity to contribute to biological discoveries.
As well as field work around Scotland, you can undertake an inspiring 7-day field class in biology at the CERES Field Centre in Aljezur, Portugal. The field station is situated within the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina on the western Portuguese Atlantic coast and is one of the richest regions of Europe in terms of animal and plant biodiversity.
Our staff, active in international research, will ensure you have the skills and in-depth knowledge required for any of the diverse careers in biology.
Academic qualification equivalents
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Direct Entry to 1st Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 65% and above.
Advanced Entry to 2nd Year:
Year 12 Grade – cumulative score of 75% and above. Advanced entry is possible on a range of courses. Student applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 overall including 5.5 in all elements
- TOEFL IBT: 88 overall including R=22, L=21, S=23, W=22
- PTE: 54 R, L, S, W = 51
University of Stirling Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1967 |
| Location |
Stirling, Scotland |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Total Enrollment |
14,000+ |
| Number of Undergraduate Students |
10,300+ |
| Number of Graduate Students |
3,800+ |
| % of international students |
20% |
| Student satisfaction |
82.9% |
| Work-study |
Not available |
| Financial Aid |
Scholarships |
University of Stirling Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
- The cost of attendance for the University of Stirling depends on a number of variable factors.
- Tuition fee for undergraduate and graduate programs may vary depending on the choice of program.
- An estimate of the undergraduate and graduate student cost of attendance is given below for reference:
| Expenditure Item |
Undergraduate |
Postgraduate |
| Tuition and fees |
13,100 GBP |
16,950 GBP |
| Accommodation |
3,458 GBP- 7,069 GBP |
3,458 GBP- 7,069 GBP |
| Transport |
80 GBP/month |
80 GBP/month |
| Water, gas & electricity |
46 GBP/month |
46 GBP/month |
| Food |
74 GBP/month |
74 GBP/month |
It must be noted that the actual cost of attendance for students may vary from the above-given figures.
