Degree finder

Typical offer

The typical offer is likely to be:

• SQA Highers: AAAA in one sitting
• GCE A Levels: AAA in one sitting
• IB: 37 points with 555 at Higher Level

Entry requirements

SQA Highers: ABBB or more if two sittings, to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Geography, Geology, Mathematics* and Physics*; with Standard Grade Mathematics at Grade 1 (*include at least one).

GCE A Levels: ABB required in one sitting, to include two from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, Geology; with GCSE Mathematics at Grade A.

IB: 32 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include two of Biology*, Chemistry*, Mathematics*, Physics*, Geology or Geography (*include at least one) at Higher Level Grade 5 plus one further subject at Higher Level Grade 5.

All applicants must also meet our general university entry requirements - including SQA, GCSE, or equivalent English language requirements.

• General university entry requirements
• English language requirements

Alternative qualifications

• Other UK qualifications
• Non-UK qualifications

Selection and offer making

• General University selection criteria (including contextual factors)

Entry to second year

For direct entry to second year the minimum requirements must be exceeded, including the following:

SQA Advanced Highers: AAB to include one of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, plus a second science from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology or Geography.

GCE A Levels: A*AA to include at least one of Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, plus a second science from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology or Geography.

IB: 38 points overall and award of IB Diploma to include three of Biology*, Chemistry*, Mathematics*, *Physics or Geography (*include at least one) at Grade 6.

Other entry pathways

Entry to many degrees in Science & Engineering is possible via other qualifications (eg HNC/D, Access, SWAP).

• See our Science & Engineering website.

Introduction

This five-year degree follows the BSc Geology programme until the end of year 4; in Year 5 you will develop your analytical skills and a higher level of understanding of the Earth system.

What you will be studying

Structure

Find out more about the compulsory and optional courses in this degree programme.

• Structure of degree programme

Details

Find out more about this programme's aims, what you will learn, how you will be assessed and what skills and knowledge you will develop.

• Details of degree programme

Tuition fees

Find out more about the tuition fees for this programme.

• Tuition fees

Key Information Set

• View the Key Information Set for this programme