BSc Degree Structure and Overview

Introduction

The BSc degree structure adopts two distinct approaches in the early years of study (Levels 1 and 2) depending upon the main subject of study:

1. A structured programme without additional (optional) module selection
2. A programme with the option of selecting modules in subjects other than your main one

For all BSc degrees students take 6 modules at each of Levels 1 and 2.

Structured programmes at Levels 1 and 2

The following BSc degrees follow a structured (fixed) degree programme without additional module selection:

Programmes with options at Levels 1 and 2

The following BSc programmes allow students to select option modules, as indicated (subject to timetabling). Where 4 option modules can be selected, 2 of these must be in other BSc subjects.

Students on these BSc programmes can also opt to study a foreign language (two modules per year) at Levels 1 and 2.

Students studying Economics, Environmental Science, Geography, Mathematics and Psychology may also consider taking two MA modules in each of Levels 1 and 2.

Please note that some Level 1 modules taken as options may require previous study and passes in school leaving examinations (SQA or GCE), for example, Standard Grade or GCSE Chemistry for some biosciences or Higher/A-Level Mathematics for mathematics modules. Students taking these modules as their main subject will already have met these entry requirements.

BSc programmes at Levels 3 and 4 (Honours Level)

At Honours Level all modules are taken in the chosen Single or Joint Honours degree subject or subjects: normally a mix of compulsory and option modules.