Entry requirements for Molecular Biology (with a year in industry) BSc (Hons)

School of Life Sciences

Date of entry

September 2025

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Level 1 entry

Standard: BBBB

Widening access: BBCC

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Essential subjects: Higher Biology and Chemistry plus National 5 Mathematics at B

Level 2 entry

AB at Advanced Higher + BB at Higher

Essential subjects: Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry plus National 5 Mathematics at B

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.

Overall

B2, minimum 36

Writing

B2, minimum 36

Listening

B2, minimum 33

Reading

B2, minimum 33

Speaking

B2, minimum 33

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.

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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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