About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences - Cell and Molecular Biology as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Biological Sciences. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £25,808 per year. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Year 1: Standard entry requirements - Highers AABB (including a science subject), A-Levels BBC - ABB (including a Maths or Science subject), Int. Baccalaureate 27 points to include a science subject at Higher Level 5, BTEC DMM (in relevant subject), HNC C in graded unit (in relevant HNC). Check that you meet our university-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Our minimum requirements will apply if you: live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20) or are care experienced) - Highers BBBC (including a science subject at B), A-Levels BBC - ABB (including a Maths or Science subject). Additional information: Suitable science subjects are Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Human Biology, Mathematics and Physics. Year 2 – Advanced Highers BB (including Biology or Human Biology plus Highers AABB), A-Levels ABB (including Biology or Human Biology), Int. Baccalaureate 32 points (with Biology or Human Biology), HNC B in graded unit (in relevant HNC), HND BB in graded units (in relevant HND), BTEC DDM (in relevant subject). Year 3: HND AB in graded units (in relevant HND). The minimum requirement for English language for all our undergraduate Biology courses is IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
