Biological Sciences

Graduates with expertise in biological and agricultural sciences are well-equipped to help meet the many challenges we face in the future, including:

Limited land and resources
The growing global population
Sustainability of food supply, energy and raw materials
Reducing our impact on the natural environment

How can we develop agricultural systems that are resilient to climate change and disease epidemics and that deliver increased yields of crops and livestock, using less energy and with improved standards of animal welfare?

SRUC graduates can expect a very rewarding career in biological sciences, helping to answer these questions. Your studies will include visits to relevant research institutes, commercial companies and local and SRUC-owned farms.

Bioscience

Gain a strong foundation in the biology and biochemistry of animals, plants and microorganisms as well as skills in the practical and laboratory techniques.

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Gain a strong foundation in the biology and biochemistry of animals, plants and microorganisms as well as skills in the practical and laboratory techniques.

Sustainable Food Production and Land Use

This applied biology degree considers how land use practices can help to tackle today’s critical challenges of climate change, biodiversity and food security.

BSc/BSc (Hons)

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This applied biology degree considers how land use practices can help to tackle today’s critical challenges of climate change, biodiversity and food security.

BSc/BSc (Hons)

Applied Poultry Science

This course delivers skills and knowledge highly relevant to companies using intensive methods of poultry production and responding to retailer demand.

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This course delivers skills and knowledge highly relevant to companies using intensive methods of poultry production and responding to retailer demand.

Food Security

This course focuses on the analytical and communication skills needed to contribute to the achievement and sustaining of food security in the 21st century.

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This course focuses on the analytical and communication skills needed to contribute to the achievement and sustaining of food security in the 21st century.

Food Safety

If you have a relevant agricultural and/or food-related background and you'd like to gain in-depth knowledge about food safety, this is the course for you.

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If you have a relevant agricultural and/or food-related background and you'd like to gain in-depth knowledge about food safety, this is the course for you.

Soils and Sustainability

This course is designed for students interested in a career in land-based management or environmental protection, and teaches the importance and role of soils in the 21st century.

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This course is designed for students interested in a career in land-based management or environmental protection, and teaches the importance and role of soils in the 21st century.

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Fees & funding

Funding is available to help you complete your studies, including bursaries to pay your tuition fees and loans to help with maintenance and travel costs.

Fees & funding

Open days

Although our campuses are currently closed, you can still find out about life and learning at SRUC by joining one of our virtual open days. You will be taken to our old website to make your booking.

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