About Applied Bioscience in University of West of Scotland
OVERVIEW
The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience equips you with the skills to pursue a career within biological sciences including molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology.
With excellent laboratory and work-related learning opportunities, career options include clinical, food & beverage, environmental or industrial sectors in addition to research and teaching.
Work-related learning is available including an optional 12-week placement or one-year sandwich placement. Students have undertaken placements with organisations such as the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital Glasgow, Devro and Controlled Therapeutics (Scotland) Ltd.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
This degree has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) following an independent and rigorous assessment.
Accredited degrees contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills, and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. The accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from accredited degrees meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including subject knowledge, technical ability and transferable skills.
This course meets, in part, the academic and experience requirement for the Membership of the RSB and Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status.
Royal Society of Biology
The Royal Society of Biology is the leading professional body for the biological sciences in the United Kingdom. The Society represents over 18,000 biologists from all areas of the life sciences, as well as over 100 organisations which make up the diverse landscape of biology in the UK and overseas. The Royal Society of Biology offers members unique opportunities to engage with the life sciences and share their passion for biology.
Jobs
Career options include research, analysis, production and quality assurance. Other options include sales and marketing, clinical trials and the traditional bio-industries such as brewing and food processing. MSc or PhD options are available for successful graduates. This qualification is acceptable to all schools of education for embarking on teacher training (Biology and Science) courses.
Further Study
Some graduates choose further study including MSc Advanced Biomedical Science or MSc Biotechnology. Options to study biosciences at PhD level are also available.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 with no skill below 5.5
- TOEFL : 78
- PTE : An overall score of 54 with no element below 51
University of West of Scotland Highlights
| University Type |
Public University |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Graduate Job Rate |
96% |
| Major Investment |
£81 million (campus infrastructure) |
| Cost of Attendance |
About £17,000 |
| Applications Accepted |
Online |
| Work-Study |
Available |
| Intake Type |
Semester wise |
| Mode of Program |
Classroom and Online |
| Intake Months |
September and January |
University of the West of Scotland The Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The annual tuition fee for a variety of courses are given below.
| Level of Study |
Non-EU Tuition Fee |
| UG Class based |
£12,000 |
| UG Lab based |
£14,000 |
| PG taught (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Taught (Lab Based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Class based) |
£12,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) |
£14,600 |
| PG Research (Lab based) (CEPS) |
£15,900 |
