BSc (Hons) Agriculture

BSc (Hons) Agriculture is a undergraduate (bachelor's) course in life sciences at Scotland's Rural College in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years full time (Aberdeen or Edinburgh), with intakes in September 2027.

Scotland's Rural College is a public institution. Read the full course description, modules and entry rules on the official course page.

Tuition for international students is £17,000 a year, about ₹20.7 lakh. Over 4 years that is roughly £68,000 (≈ ₹83 lakh) before any yearly increase.

2026/27 international fee for all full-time BA/BSc courses; likely to rise for 2027/28

Living costs for the UK as a whole: £12,000–18,000 a year. Approximate exchange rates (based on ECB reference rates, March 2026). Actual rates on your payment date will differ.

Job roles

• Research scientist (life sciences)
• Biomedical scientist
• Biotechnologist
• Clinical research associate
• Scientific laboratory technician
• Microbiologist

Employers hiring for these roles worldwide

• Roche
• Novartis
• Pfizer
• GSK
• AstraZeneca
• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Bayer
• CSL
• BioNTech
• IQVIA

General entry requirements at Scotland's Rural College for bachelor's courses. Some courses ask for more, so check the course page.

• Requirements depend on the course, your Class 12 board and subjects; SRUC assesses each application individually and uses UK ENIC to compare overseas qualifications.
• Apply directly through the course page or through an authorised SRUC agent in India.

For this course: IELTS 6.0 (no subtest below 5.5).

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This course starts in: September 2027.

1. 1Check the entry requirements and the deadline on the official course page.
2. 2Take IELTS, PTE or the test the university accepts, if you need one.
3. 3Prepare your documents: transcripts, statement of purpose, recommendation letters and CV.
4. 4Apply through UCAS and pay any application fee.
5. 5Accept your offer, meet any conditions and pay the deposit.
6. 6Apply for your student visa for the UK, then arrange accommodation.

• Valid passport
• Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets
• Degree certificate and transcripts (postgraduate)
• English test result, or Class 12 English marks or a medium of instruction certificate where accepted
• Proof of the £5,000 deposit

• Global Provost's Scholarship

  Postgraduate

  Value: £9,000

  Academically gifted postgraduate international students with outstanding academic excellence.

  Official page

• Global Excellence Scholarship

  International students

  Value: £6,000

  Academic excellence alongside relevant work experience.

  Official page

• Global Citizen Scholarship

  International students

  Value: £3,000

  Excellence in community engagement, civic duty or extracurricular activities.

  Official page

• Tuition Fee Discount

  All international students

  Value: £500

  Automatic when tuition fees are paid in full before enrolment.

  Official page

Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) was formed in 2012 from a group of historic agricultural colleges, the oldest founded in 1899. It teaches and researches agriculture, animal and veterinary science, environment, food and rural business, from campuses across Scotland, including King's Buildings in Edinburgh and Craibstone in Aberdeen. It also runs SAC Consulting and veterinary laboratory services.

For Indian students SRUC has some of the lowest fees in the UK: £17,000 a year for full-time BSc degrees and £20,000 for a full-time taught MSc in 2026/27. Postgraduate applicants need a three- or four-year bachelor's with at least 55%, and SRUC accepts 70–75% in Class 12 English (CBSE, CISCE or a recognised State Board) or an English-medium degree certificate instead of IELTS in many cases. Scholarships of £3,000 to £9,000 are available for international students.

Life Sciences courses at other universities in the UK

• BSc (Hons) Agriculture (with placement)Harper Adams University4 years (full time) including a one-year work placement · £17,160 / year
• BSc (Hons) Food Science and InnovationHarper Adams University3 years (full time) · £17,160 / year
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise SciencesHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
• BSc (Hons) Strength and ConditioningHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
• BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise NutritionHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year
• BSc (Hons) AgricultureHartpury University3 or 4 years (full time) · £17,250 / year

More courses at Scotland's Rural College

• MSc International Business1 year full time (Edinburgh) · £20,000 / year
• MSc Project Management1 year full time (Edinburgh) · £20,000 / year
• MSc International Food and Agriculture Business1 year full time (Aberdeen) · £20,000 / year
• BSc (Hons) Veterinary Biosciences4 years full time (Edinburgh) · £17,000 / year
• BSc (Hons) Animal Welfare Science4 years full time (Edinburgh) · £17,000 / year
• BSc (Hons) Environmental Management4 years full time (Edinburgh) · £17,000 / year

We researched this page on 28 Oct 2026 from the university's own pages. Fees, entry rules and intakes change every year; confirm them on the official course page before you apply. Listing a course doesn't mean Admission Mantra represents the university.

1. Scotland's Rural College: BSc (Hons) Agriculture (opens in a new tab)
2. SRUC: Higher education fees (Session 2026/27) (opens in a new tab)
3. SRUC: International fees and funding (opens in a new tab)
4. SRUC: English language requirements (opens in a new tab)
5. SRUC in your country: India (opens in a new tab)