BSc (Hons) Biological Science

Biology is a discipline with a broad range of applications affecting many areas of human activity. You will study life at all levels from molecules, through organelles and cells, to whole organisms. You will gain the technical, analytical and practical skills needed to investigate biological phenomena in microorganisms, plants, human beings and other animals.
The Biological Science programme offers you flexibility and a broad range of options for study. The first year provides a solid foundation in all aspects of biology including topics in areas such as physiology, biochemistry, genetics and cell biology. It also gives you an opportunity to start developing your practical skills in the laboratory. At second and final year you can choose from a range of modules from across our biosciences courses according to your particular interests. The degree provides a stepping stone to a wide range of scientific careers, including teaching.

Our Biosciences graduates are highly sought after by employers in the industry due to the reputation of our teaching, the vocational element to our degrees and the fact that many of our students already have a year's work experience when they graduate which they gain in the sandwich year. Graduates can find employment in the pharmaceutical, food and drink, agrochemical and biotechnology industries as well as in industrial, academic and charity funded research. Some graduates also go on to work in health care and environment agencies.
Typical job titles of recent graduates:
Trainee Biomedical Scientist,,
Clinical Trials Associate,
Drug Safety Coordinator,
Medical Representative,
Lab Scientist,
Microbiologist,
Research Assistant,
Tissue Culture Technologist,
Donor Transplant Assistant.

104 UCAS points

All Biosciences graduates in Biological Sciences are eligible for graduate membership of the Royal Society of Biology. This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Advanced Degree Accreditation by the Society recognises academic excellence in the biosciences, and highlights degrees that educate the research and development leaders and innovators of the future. The Advanced Accreditation criteria require evidence that graduates from the programme meet defined sets of learning outcomes, including gaining a substantial period of research experience.