📖Program Curriculum

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills

YEAR 2
In semester 1 you will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology In semester 2 you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests

You can also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees

YEARS 3 AND 4
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will take courses which allow you to develop a broad understanding of human biology through the study of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function as well as introductory nutrition

In 4 you will take three compulsory courses Energy balance impact of lifestyle Dietary assessment and nutrition epidemiology and Functional foods and choose one from a range of optional courses You will also carry out a substantial research project You will develop a range of skills in nutrition and teamwork and acquire useful experience for your future career

MSCI YEAR
Human Biology & Nutrition can be taken as an degree which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree normally spent undertaking research in industry or research institute in the UK or overseas

Course details
YEAR 1
You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills

Core courses 2 x 20 credits
Semester One
BIOLOGY 1A
Semester Two
BIOLOGY 1B
Plus 40 credits Select from
SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS-1X & SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS-1Y
OR

CHEMISTRY 1
Plus Optional Courses 40 credits Select from
Semester One
CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES 1X ONLINE
Semester Two
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 1
YEAR 2
You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests eg animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology

Core courses 2 x 30 credits
FUNDAMENTAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 2
HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2
Plus Optional Courses 60 credits
These can be Biology courses or courses from other subject areas for example

Semester one
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BIOLOGY 2
Semester two
ANIMAL BIOLOGY EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY 2
GENES MOLECULES & CELLS 2
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 2
YEAR 3
You will take courses which allow you to develop a broad understanding of human biology through the study of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function as well as introductory nutrition

Core courses 2 x 60 credits
HUMAN BIOLOGY 3A
HUMAN BIOLOGY 3B
MSCI YEAR
Work placement 120 credits
Human Biology & Nutrition can be taken as an degree which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree normally spent undertaking research in industry or research institute in the UK or overseas

YEARS 4 AND 5
If you progress to honours in 4 you will take three compulsory courses and choose one from a range of optional courses You will also carry out a substantial research project

Life Sciences project 40 credits
Examples include

LIFE SCIENCES INVESTIGATIVE HONOURS PROJECT
LIFE SCIENCES DISSERTATION HONOURS PROJECT
LIFE SCIENCES OUTREACH HONOURS PROJECT
Plus compulsory courses 3 x 20 credits
ENERGY BALANCE IMPACT OF LIFESTYLE 4X CORE
DIETARY ASSESSMENT AND NUTRITIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY 4Y OPTION
FUNCTIONAL FOODS 4D OPTION
Plus Life Sciences Honours option 20 credits Select from
Semester two
CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTICS 4A OPTION
CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE 4A OPTION
CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 4B OPTION
SPORTS AND EXERCISE NUTRITION 4B OPTION
STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES SEM 2 4E OPTION

Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract

OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS
You will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad There are currently two options available the Erasmus+ Programme and the International Exchange Programme See Study abroad

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🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

237 RMB

Tuition fee:

19,920 GBP per year

79,680 GBP in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied a degree in English before
- Can demonstrate a high level of English
- Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.

Minimum education level: High School.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

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Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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