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Course description
Within the Pre-university - Insights into the Life Sciences course from The University of Edinburgh you will explore how the life sciences play a major role in helping us solve problems, in areas such as disease, through learning about real-life research, carrying out science investigations, meeting scientists and discussing some of the biggest questions facing science today.
You will leave the course with a deeper understanding of the knowledge and theory across life sciences, appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of scientific research, develop new skills and improve on existing ones, and begin your journey to becoming a professional scientist.
The life sciences involve the scientific study of living organisms such as humans, other animals, plants and microorganisms. It is a globally important area of science, solving global real-world problems that are facing humans, plants, animals and the planet today.
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This course will bring together different life science disciplines, you will explore aspects of life from the perspectives of:- Biochemistry: where you will gain deeper insight into the processes of life at a molecular level.
- Molecular & Cellular Biology: where you will investigate the molecular basis of life.
- Biodiversity & One Health: where you will explore the relationship between microorganisms, animals, humans and the environment.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 days
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
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Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Students must be in their penultimate or final year of high school and aged 16-18 years.
- Students should not have any previous undergraduate learning experience and should have completed general science, biology or chemistry up to GCSE/SQA National 5/IB MYP or secondary school certificate/diploma, or equivalent.
- Language requirements Applicants should meet the minimum English language requirements in order to fully benefit from, and engage with, Summer School courses. Your English language ability must be equivalent to, or above, 6.5 IELTS overall with 5.5 in each component.
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International
3995 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3995 GBP for the full programme during 12 days. -
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3995 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3995 GBP for the full programme during 12 days.
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
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