Why study this course?
Normally, for joint degree programmes, the subject with the higher entry requirements determines the grades you need. However, the Biology and Mathematics BSc (Hons) joint degree programme has different entry requirements which are listed below.
All other aspects of the programme, including modules and teaching format, are the same as those listed on the Biology BSc and Mathematics BSc pages.
For more information on joint honours degrees, contact the Admissions team.
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How it's taught
Teaching
The teaching format is the same as those listed on the Biology BSc and Mathematics BSc pages.
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The University's services and support teams can help students with additional needs resulting from disabilities, long-term medical conditions or learning disabilities, as well as many other difficulties and challenges students might face while studying.
Modules
Course information may change. Module information and course content, teaching and assessment may change each year and after you have accepted your offer to study at the University of St Andrews. We display the most up-to-date information possible, but this could be from a previous academic year. For the latest module information, see the module catalogue.
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First-year modules for this programme are the same as those listed on the Biology BSc and Mathematics BSc pages.
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Second-year modules for this programme are the same as those listed on the Biology BSc and Mathematics BSc pages.
Fees and funding
- Scotland: Tuition fees are yet to be confirmed by the Scottish Government.
- England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man: £9,535 (yet to be confirmed by the UK Government)
- EU and overseas: £33,250
More information on tuition fees can be found on the undergraduate fees and funding page.
Accommodation fees
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Funding and scholarships
The University of St Andrews offers a number of scholarships and support packages to undergraduate students each year.
Entry requirements
The University offers different entry requirements, depending on your background. Find out more about Standard, Minimum and Gateway entry requirements using academic entry explained and see which entry requirements you need to look at using the entry requirements indicator.
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- Standard entry grades:
- AAAAB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and an A in Mathematics.
- Minimum entry grades:
- AABB, including Biology (or Human Biology) and an A 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.
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- Standard entry grades:
- A*A*A, Including Biology (or Human Biology) and A* in Mathematics.
- Minimum entry grades:
- A*AB, Including Biology (or Human Biology) and A* in Mathematics.
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- Standard entry grades:
- 38 (HL 6,6,6), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Mathematics.
- Minimum entry grades:
- 36 (HL 6,6,5), including HL6 in Biology and HL6 in Mathematics.
General entry requirements
All applicants must have attained the following qualifications, or equivalent, in addition to the specific entry requirements for individual programmes.
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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.
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GCSE (5) in English language or English literature, and one GCSE (5) from the following:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computing Science
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Psychology.
Other qualifications
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry on to our programmes. Please see our entry requirements for more information.
More information on how to apply via other entry routes or accreditation of prior learning and experience can be found on the University's entry requirements web page.
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.
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.
What to do next
Online information events
Join us for one of our information events where you can find out about different levels of study and specific courses we run. There are also sessions available for parents and college counsellors.
Undergraduate visiting days
We encourage all students who are thinking of applying to the University to attend one of our online or in-person visiting days.
Contact us
- Phone
- +44 (0)1334 46 3602
- bioadmissions@st-andrews.ac.uk
- Address
- School of Biology
Biomedical Sciences Research Complex
North Haugh
St Andrews
KY16 9ST
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