Entry requirements for Microbiology BSc (Hons)

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Date of entry

September 2025

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Study for 4 years (start at Level 1)

Successful completion of High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or minimum B average.

Any essential subjects to be achieved with minimum GPA of 3.2 or B average in High School Diploma.

AP/ACT/SAT scores can still be considered for entry and will be used on a case by case basis.

Essential subjects: Biology or Chemistry, plus equivalent of GCSE Mathematics

English language requirements

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you are a national of certain countries.

IELTS Academic

Overall

6.0

Writing

6.0

Listening

5.5

Reading

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Other English language qualifications

We also accept other English language qualifications. Choose from the list of English language tests for your country below.

Minimum grade in English

3

Further information on English language qualifications

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Pre-sessional English for international students

If you hold a conditional offer and have not yet met the English entry requirements for a degree course at the University, we can help you with our pre-sessional English courses.

Learn more about our pre-sessional English courses.

International College Dundee

If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.
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