Biology and Computer Science BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Biology and Computer Science BSc (Hons) 2025 entry

Overview

The Biology and Computer Science BSc (Hons) joint degree programme is a four-year full-time course that combines the study of biology and computer science.

Entry Requirements

Standard Entry Grades

• SQA Highers: AAAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and an A in Mathematics.
• GCE A-Levels: AAA, including Biology and an A in Mathematics.
• IB points: 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Mathematics.

Minimum Entry Grades

• SQA Highers: AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and an A in Mathematics.
• GCE A-Levels: ABB, including Biology and an A in Mathematics.
• IB points: 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Mathematics.

Gateway Entry Grades

Applicants who have narrowly missed the minimum entry grades, but meet the University's contextual criteria, may be interested in one of the University’s Gateway programmes.

General Entry Requirements

• SQA National 5 (B) in English and one SQA National 5 (B) from the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing science
  • Geography
  • Applications of Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology.
• GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Computing Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Psychology.

Course Details

The University of St Andrews operates on a flexible modular degree system by which degrees are obtained through the accumulation of credits.

Modules

• First year modules for this programme are the same as those listed on the Biology BSc and Computer Science BSc webpages.
• Second year modules for this programme are the same as those listed on the Biology BSc and Computer Science BSc webpages.

Teaching

Teaching format for this programme is the same as for Biology BSc and Computer Science BSc.

Fees

• Scotland: £1,820
• England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535
• EU and overseas: £31,670

Careers

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students to build their employability skills.

Funding and Scholarships

The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to undergraduate students each year.

Accommodation Fees

Find out about accommodation fees for University accommodation.

Do I need to have studied this subject before?

Students must have studied Biology (or Human Biology) and Mathematics at SQA Higher, GCE A-Level or equivalent. Preference will be given to candidates offering strong science qualifications over and above the stated minimum requirements.

Direct Entry to Second Year

Well-qualified school leavers may be able to apply for admission directly into the second year of this course.

International Applicants

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability.