Biology bsc (hons)

Structure

You can complete your Biology degree in three or four years. If you choose to study abroad, this will take place in Year 3, and the Year 3 modules will instead be studied in Year 4.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Year 3

Year 1

• Basic Biochemistry
• Cell Biology
• Ecology (includes field trip to Somerset)
• Essential Skills for Biologists
• Evolution
• Molecular Genetics
• Physiology
• Practical Biology
• Practical Molecular and Cellular Biology

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 2 Compulsory

• Research Methods and Communication

Choose six from

• Animal and Plant Diversity
• Cell Biology and Developmental Genetics
• Comparative and Integrative Physiology
• Ecological Interactions I
• Ecological Interactions II (includes field trip to Croatia)
• Evolutionary Genetics
• Genes and Bioinformatics
• Marine and Animal Diversity (includes field trip to Millport, Scotland)
• Membrane and Cellular Biochemistry
• Metabolic Pathways
• Microbial Physiology and Growth
• Techniques for Biological and Chemical Sciences
• Transmission Genetics

Choose one from

• Engaging the Public in Science
• Grand Challenges in the Natural Sciences
• Health and Well-being
• Introduction to Scientific Programming
• Philosophy and Business of Science

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Year 3 Compulsory

• Research Methods and Communication II

Choose from

• Biological Sciences Research Project
• Project Skills in the Life Sciences

Choose five from

• Behavioural Ecology
• Climate Change and Conservation Challenges
• Ecological and Evolutionary Genomics
• Endocrine Physiology and Biochemistry
• Environmental Microbiology
• Functional Genomics and Epigenetics
• Mammals and Evolution
• Membrane Proteins
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Neuroscience: from molecules to behaviour
• Parasites and Infectious Disease
• Population and Chromosome Genetics
• Reproductive and Developmental Biology
• Species: Dinosaurs to DNA (includes field trip to Canada)
• Tropical ecology and conservation (includes field trip to the African savannas)

Please note that all modules are subject to change.

Study options

Apply for this degree with any of the following options. Take care to use the correct UCAS code - it may not be possible to change your selection later.

Year abroad

Go global and study abroad as part of your degree - apply for our Biology BSc with a Year Abroad. Queen Mary has links with universities in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia (partnerships vary for each degree programme).

Find out more about study abroad opportunities at Queen Mary and what the progression requirements are.

Additional Costs

Compulsory fieldwork will not cost you anything extra. For optional fieldwork, you will have to contribute up to £150, plus the cost of your flight (based on costs for 2017/18). Bursaries are available.