Biology and History and Philosophy of Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Biology and History and Philosophy of Science BSc (Hons)
This joint honours degree enables you to develop knowledge and skills through an exploration of the science and philosophy of living things, as well as a historical understanding of how these fields of study have evolved over time.
You’ll combine practical lab work with classroom-based learning, developing a broad set of biological knowledge and skills, whilst exploring the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge.
A combination of compulsory and optional modules will enable you to improve y...
This joint honours degree enables you to develop knowledge and skills through an exploration of the science and philosophy of living things, as well as a historical understanding of how these fields of study have evolved over time.<br/><br/>You’ll combine practical lab work with classroom-based learning, developing a broad set of biological knowledge and skills, whilst exploring the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge.<br/><br/>A combination of compulsory and optional modules will enable you to improve your understanding of key topics such as philosophy of science, cell biology and genetics and gain specialist knowledge in areas like philosophy of biology, behavioural ecology and animal development biology.
Course Information
3 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
CV15
Institution Code
L23
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish Higher
BB in Advanced Highers including B in Biology and AABBB in Highers, or B in Biology in Advanced Highers and AAABB in Highers
Access to HE Diploma
D:30,M:15
Pass diploma with 60 credits overall, including at least 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 credits must be at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit or higher. Grade 6/B in GCSE Mathematics is required. An interview and a piece of written work may also be required. This course has additional subject specific requirements. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
34
34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in Biology at Higher Level and 5 in Mathematics at Standard Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
including H3 in Biology
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M1,M1,M2
including Biology
Extended Project
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level including Biology and grade A in the EPQ.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We will consider this qualification in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information.
A level
A,B,B
including B in Biology
T Level
Might be accepted as in combination with other qualifications, please contact admissions teams for further advice & guidance.
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