Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) (BSc Hons)
University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Biological Sciences (Biotechnology) (BSc Hons)
Undergraduate · Sciences
About this programme
Biotechnology is one of the most dynamic areas of modern biology. It takes a 'finding solutions' approach, considering how the fundamental knowledge derived from biological sciences can be applied to industrial and biomedical applications to make new products or technologies that are useful to society, including:new drugs and vaccines to combat diseasesnew enzymes for health carebio-control agents in the fieldbiosensors to monitor environmental pollutionsynthetic biology applications for industrial biotechnology and nanotechnologyAreas of studyOn this degree programm
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Field
- Sciences
- Duration
- 3 years, 4 years
- Tuition
- £38,900 / year
- Study mode
- Full-time
- Intake
- September
- Deadline
- 13 January 2027
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Global Talent Fund BIG ScholarshipsFully funded
- Black Heart Scholarship ProgrammePartial funding · Check official website
- The Defne-Muhtar Kent Education Foundation ScholarshipPartial funding
- Edinburgh Global Undergraduate Mathematics ScholarshipsLiving stipend
- Rosedale OSSD University of Edinburgh ScholarshipLiving stipend