Biological Sciences (BSc)

Following an in-depth foundation in biology, biochemistry and genetics in your first year, the course allows you to focus on specialist fields with more project-oriented lab work covering areas such as cell biology, genetics and ecology in your second year. You can also attend an optional field course subsidised by the School (a financial contribution is required), with recent destinations including Pembrokeshire (Wales) and the CEBIMar, São Sebastiãn (Brazil). In your third year you’ll study a core module in Dynamics of Biological Sytems and complete a challenging full-time research project on an area of particular academic interest. This may be lab-based, involve data analysis or fieldwork and will give you invaluable experience of applying your subject knowledge to real-life workplace challenges.

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: NHS, AstraZeneca, KPMG, Taylor and Francis Scientific Publishing, Diabetes UK.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Seed Pathology Technician, Research & Development Scientist, Management Development Associate, Medical Public, Relations Consultant. Others have pursued PG study.

A level: AAB, including Biology or ABB including Biology and a second science (such as Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology)

You must also achieve a pass in the science practical assessment (if applicable).

Degree of Bachelor of Science (BSc)