Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons) and other courses in Others in Biosciences at University of the West of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Others in Biosciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Others in Biosciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Others in Biosciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £18500 | £22000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £23000 | £13500 - £23000 | £16500 - £27500 |
All Others in Biosciences courses of University of the West of Scotland
Salary of all UK Graduates of Others in Biosciences
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23639 | £22140 | £26132 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20607 - £27541 | £16853 - £27935 | £19965 - £33374 |
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Course Description
OVERVIEW
UWS’s professionally recognised BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience gives you a general grounding in biological disciplines to underpin your knowledge and understanding before progressing to study more specialised and advanced bioscience topics.
Employers regularly comment that our graduates have the necessary skills to contribute immediately, effectively and productively in the workplace.
- PRACTICAL FOCUS
Modern analytical techniques, practice-based and research skills are key strengths of the degree. Work-related learning combined with access to UWS’s state of the art laboratories will prepare you for a wide range of career options.
In addition though, there is also the option to undertake a work placement in Year 3 or between years 3 and 4 of your studies.
The shorter work placement is one of work-related learning (WRL) and takes the form of either a double or single module in the second term of your Year 3 studies. However, there is also the option of undertaking a period of 12 month industrial placement after Year 3 and before Year 4 of your studies.
Our experience indicates that without some form of vocational experience, you may it more difficult to enter the job market. The purpose of the sandwich placement is to allow you to experience the world of work on an extended basis.
The sandwich placement is designed for students to gain and reflect on work experience attained during their time in the workplace. The experience may also contribute towards meeting the membership requirements of a Professional body. Students undertaking a sandwich placement are required to undertake PDP and maintain a portfolio from which they will be required to produce a comprehensive learning log report charting their development during placement.
- PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
The BSc Applied Bioscience is fully accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RSB) and successful graduates automatically fulfil the educational requirements of Associate Membership.
This course meets, in part, the academic and through it's work-based and work-related placement options, the work experience requirement for the Membership of the RSB and Chartered Biologist (CBiol) status.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
Jobs
UWS graduates are well qualified to enter a range of related medical professions, providing you meet the requirements of the employer and employment opportunities, including:
// NHS hospital laboratories // Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service laboratories // Health Protection Agency laboratories // Research & development laboratories for the medical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and food sectors
Further Study
UWS Applied Bioscience graduates often continue their studies on taught master's (MSc) or research options (MRes, MPhil, PhD). The BSc (Hons) Applied Bioscience is also acceptable to all Schools of Education as an entry qualification to the Postgraduate/Professional Diploma in Education for Biology and General Science teaching.
Recognised by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of associate membership.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 35% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 30% | Media Professionals |
| 10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Others in Biosciences
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP) in one of the following Titles with Grades BBB: Access to Medicine; Access to Science; Access to Biological and Chemical Science; Access to Chemistry & Biology; Access to Health & Biological Science; Access to Dietetics; Access to Health and Life Sciences; Access to Radiography
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 60 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
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| Trinity ISE | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
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| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Applied Bioscience BSc (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15250 | year 1 |
| International | £15250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
- ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
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About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
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