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Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) BSc Hons
Biotechnology is the application of biology to improve the quality of human life. Biotechnology is a technology based on the unique properties of biological molecules, cells and organisms, and provides
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Apply by 31 Jan
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Points of entry for Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) BSc Hons
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Entry requirements for Material Science and Technology and Biotechnology at University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Biotechnology (Applied Molecular Biology) BSc Hons at University of Aberdeen
A minimum of 3 A Levels at BBB - at least 2 from Science or Maths subjects.
To be considered for entry into Second Year, a minimum of 3 A Levels at ABB, with AB from 2 science or maths subjects (including the subject(s) nominated for Honours - an A in the subject for Single Honours or AB in the subjects for Joint Honours).
Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Biology or Dual Award Science.
UCAS points for current students on Material Science and Technology and Biotechnology at University of Aberdeen
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English language requirements
6.0
Additional details
Overall - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5 or above; Reading - 5.5 or above; Speaking - 5.5 or above; Writing - 6.0 or above.
IELTS Indicator or IELTS General Training are not accepted.
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