I'm almost finished my second year at St Andrews and I've been in my fair share of departments already. For anyone that doesn't know how the Scottish system works...you pick 3 subjects each semester for first and second year and then at the end of second year you pick your degree choices. Its a great system as its very flexible and you can study a wide range of subjects without committing yourself. I started first year young and optimistic, planning to do English and Psychology joint honours. I chose moral philosophy as my third subject because it sounded quite ...  Read the complete review

I would certainly recommend the biology of orgamisms first year module . The module provides an introduction to basic systems . Concentrating on evolution and the taxonomy of organisms , roles of plants as producers and animals as consumers in marine and terrestrial ecosystems . There is 4 lectures each an hour long , one seminar and a 3hr laboratory each week . Assessment is 50 % continuous assessment and 50% is a 2 hour examination . The laboratory work is both on plant and animal material with a variety of techniques . There is also a field trip to Tentsmeir Forest ( Leuchars) , to look at sand dune formation which is really intersting . ...  Read the complete review