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Direct entry to second year Zoology BSc (Hons)
It is possible for students applying for the single Honours BSc in Zoology to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning you will complete your degree in only three years instead of four.
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Direct entry to second year Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this programme and learn the fundamentals of this central science, from the composition and properties of matter to using reactions to create new molecules and materials.
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Direct entry to second year Chemistry MChem (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the programme and learn the fundamentals of this central science, from the composition and properties of matter to using reactions to create new molecules and materials. The MChem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme and graduate with a Masters degree.
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Theoretical Physics MPhys (Honours)
This course will allow students to explore the fundamentals of this central science, from classical dynamics to the intriguing theories of quantum mechanics and relativity. The MPhys allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme, graduating with a Masters degree.
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Sustainable Development BSc (Honours)
Encourages students to rise to the challenges of the environment and society and focuses on the study of principles and practices of sustainability in an interdisciplinary environment.
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Sustainable Development MA (Honours)
Encourages students to rise to the challenges of the environment and society and focuses on the study of principles and practices of sustainability in an interdisciplinary environment.
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Direct entry to second year Animal Behaviour BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the Animal Beshaviour BSc programme. Taught by leading researchers, gain an intellectual and practical overview of modern animal behaviour, using the latest techniques to explore topics such as cognition, behavioural ecology, and biologging.
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Direct entry to second year Cell Biology BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this honours programme and explore molecular structures and biochemical processes essential to cell function.
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Direct entry to second year Evolutionary Biology BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme to study the theory of evolution, evolutionary genetics, environmental physiology, terrestrial and aquatic ecology, evolution of behaviour, biodiversity and conservation, computational genomics, human evolution, and evolutionary ecology.
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Direct entry to second year Molecular Biology BSc (Honours)
Enter into the second year of the Molecular Biology BSc (Honours) programme and get an introduction to the foundations of molecular and cellular biology, focusing on chromosome structure and function, molecular genetics, molecular cell biology, biotechnology, bioinformatics, molecular virology, and gene expression.
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Direct entry to second year Chemical Sciences BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this programme, which combines a broad chemistry education with a small component of a non-chemistry subject at Honours level, such as communication and teaching in science, psychology, management or economics.
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Direct entry to second year Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the Materials Chemistry BSc (Hons) programme and develop an understanding of the interrelationships between the composition, structure, microstructure and properties of matter for the design and development of new materials.
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Direct entry to second year Materials Chemistry MChem (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme and develop an understanding of the interrelationships between the composition, structure, microstructure and properties of matter for the design and development of new materials. The MChem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme and graduate with a Masters degree.
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Geology BSc (Honours)
Explores the origin and evolution of our planet and its biosphere over time, using the geological record and the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and biology to understand the processes and events that have shaped the Earth system.
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Film Studies BA (International Honours)
This joint degree programme delivered by the University of St Andrews and the College of William & Mary in Virginia, USA, provides an opportunity for students to explore the interrelated fields of cinema, television and other contemporary and historical audio-visual media to reveal how representation affects our understanding of gender, sexuality, national identity, racial and ethnic identities, and the influence of global markets and politics.
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Film Studies MA (Honours)
Offers a comprehensive study of global film cultures and uses a variety of critical, theoretical and historical approaches to examine one of the most significant cultural and artistic forms of the 20th and 21st centuries. This includes examining the history of moving images, from silent cinema to social media.
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Social Anthropology MA (Honours)
Explores the fundamental question of ‘what it is to be human' by examining how humans establish and live social lives in the contemporary world.
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Scottish Graduate Entry Medicine (ScotGEM) MBChB
A four-year graduate programme designed to develop doctors interested in a career as a surgeon, physician, or general practitioner in the National Health Service (NHS) in Scotland.
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Middle East Studies MA (joint degree)
Taken as a joint degree in combination with other subjects, students will study the history of the Middle East and understand this culturally diverse and strategically important region of the world, one which is rarely out of the news at present.
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Direct entry to second year Ecology and Conservation BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme to study the ecology of terrestrial and aquatic environments, the process of evolution and speciation, the adaptive physiology of plants and animals, population biology, molecular ecology, biodiversity, sustainability and conservation issues, and behavioural ecology.
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Earth Sciences MGeol (Honours)
Undergraduate and postgraduate (Masters level) study combine in this programme to equip you with the skills and knowledge to investigate Earth’s oceans, atmosphere, biosphere and geosphere throughout its 4.6 billion-year history and project potential paths for its near future.
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Direct entry to second year Marine Biology BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme to dive into the marine world and study the many marine ecosystems, from the deep sea to coasts and estuaries, and from the tropics to the poles.
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Direct entry to second year Marine Biology MMarBiol (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the Marine Biology MMarBiol (Hons) programme. Dive into the marine world and study the many marine ecosystems, from the deep sea to coasts and estuaries and from the tropics to the poles.
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Direct entry to second year Mathematics BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme to gain an understanding of complex patterns and structures and develop the tools with which to analyse them. Whether these patterns relate to physical or biological phenomena or the structure of mathematics itself, the primary aim is to describe, categorise, and understand the processes involved..
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Direct entry to second year Mathematics MMath (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme to gain an understanding of complex patterns and structures and develop the tools with which to analyse them. The MMath allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme, graduating with a Masters degree.
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Direct entry to second year Statistics BSc (Hons)
Students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications may apply to enter directly into the second year of the Statistics BSc (Hons) degree. This means you will complete your degree in three years instead of four. Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Statistics BSc programme from second year on, bypassing first-year modules entirely.
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Direct entry to second year Statistics MMath (Hons)
Students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications may apply to enter directly into the second year of the . This means you will complete your degree in four years instead of five. Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Statistics MMath programme from second year on, bypassing first-year modules entirely.
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Gateway to Arts
Provides supported entry into degree-level study of the arts at St Andrews for applicants who have narrowly missed our minimum entry grades and meet some, if not all, of our contextual criteria.
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Gateway to Science
Provides supported entry into degree-level study of science at St Andrews for applicants who have narrowly missed our minimum entry grades and meet some, if not all, of our contextual criteria.
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Direct entry to second year Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme where you will learn about the critical role of chemistry in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and in solving problems such as antibacterial resistance and developing healthcare for an aging population.
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Direct entry to second year Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry MChem (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme and learn about the critical role of chemistry in the biomedical and pharmaceutical industries and in solving problems such as antibacterial resistance and developing healthcare for an aging population. The MChem allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme and graduate with a Masters degree.
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Direct entry to second year Computer Science BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme, which is designed to ground you in both the theory and practice of computer science. You will learn how to program computers and how systems are organised, designed and implemented.
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Direct entry to second year Computer Science MSci (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme to learn the principles of computer science and computer systems, and explore the theoretical basis of computer science while developing practical skills in software engineering.
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Environmental Earth Sciences BSc (Honours)
Environmental Earth sciences will equip you to understand the changing environment of our dynamic planet. Study how the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere interact to drive environmental change from early Earth history to the modern era.
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Direct entry to second year Applied Mathematics MMath (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this programme, which will teach you to understand complex mathematical patterns and structures in order to describe, categorise and understand the processes involved, as well as develop tools to analyse them. The MMath allows you to combine undergraduate and postgraduate study into a single programme, graduating with a Masters degree.
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Direct entry to second year Pure Mathematics MMath (Hons)
Students with excellent Advanced Higher, A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications may apply to enter directly into the second year of the . This means you will complete your degree in four years instead of five. Students who enter directly to second year will take modules required by the Pure Mathematics MMath programme from second year on, bypassing first-year modules entirely.
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Integrated year abroad Chinese Studies MA (joint degree)
It is possible for students applying for the MA (joint degree) in Chinese Studies to work abroad in a Chinese-speaking country between their second and third year of study. This adds an extra year to the MA (joint degree) course, making it five years in total length.
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Direct entry to second year Astrophysics BSc (Hons)
It is possible for students applying for the to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning it is possible to complete the degree in only three years instead of four.
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Direct entry to second year Astrophysics MPhys (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Integrated Masters degree, which allows you to embark on a guided exploration of the science of the Universe, from our solar system to black holes, and from extrasolar planets to galaxy clusters.
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Direct entry to second year Physics MPhys (Hons)
It is possible for students applying for the Physics MPhys (Hons) Integrated Masters degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning it is possible to complete the degree in only four years instead of five.
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Direct entry to second year Physics BSc (Hons)
It is possible for students applying for the Physics BSc (Hons) degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning it is possible to complete the degree in only three years instead of four.
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Direct entry to second year Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons)
It is possible for students applying for the Theoretical Physics MPhys (Hons) Integrated Masters degree to enter directly into the second year of study, meaning it is possible to complete the degree in only four years instead of five.
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Integrated year abroad Arabic MA (joint degree)
Learn the language of the Arabic media as well as classical and modern Arabic languages and literature. With an integrated year abroad, this five-year programme will help you further develop your linguistic skills, intercultural competence, and self-confidence.
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Direct entry to second year Geology BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of this Honours programme and explore the origin and evolution of our planet and its biosphere over time, using the geological record and the fundamentals of chemistry, physics, and biology.
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Medicine A100 BSc (Hons)
Provides the scientific foundations for clinical practice. You can graduate after three years with a BSc Honours degree before moving on to one of our partner medical schools to complete your training as a doctor.
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Medicine A990 BSc (Hons)
Provides the scientific foundations for clinical practice. Designed for Canadians, or those with Canadian residency rights, who wish to return to Canada for postgraduate training.
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Direct entry to second year Earth Sciences MGeol (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the Earth Sciences MGeol (Hons) programme. Explore earth’s oceans, atmosphere, biosphere and geosphere throughout its 4.6 billion year history and project potential paths for its near future.
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Direct entry to second year Environmental Earth Sciences BSc (Hons)
Enter into the second year of the Environmental Earth Sciences BSc (Hons) programme and explore how the oceans, atmosphere, biosphere, and geosphere interact to drive environmental change from early Earth history to the modern era.
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Combined Studies MA (General)
The MA Combined Studies degree is designed specifically for those returning to education after a significant break. Delivered on a part-time basis in the evening, this course is ideal for those who may have other commitments which prevent them from undertaking full-time study.
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Gateway to Physics and Astronomy
The Gateway programme provides an alternative entry route, with built-in additional support, for Scottish students who meet some or all of the University's widening participation criteria. Modules on the programme aim to develop important academic skills within the context of astrophysics, physics, and mathematics study.