OverviewAre you excited by the natural world and want to tackle issues like disease, endangered species, and food and water shortages?This accredited BSc (Hons) Biology degree gives you the knowledge and skills to apply your interest in the science of life and living organisms. With this degree under your belt, you can contribute positively to society in your career.In your first year, youll get a foundation in key biological theories and principles. Youll also be introduced to the practical
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Overview
Are you excited by the natural world and want to tackle issues like disease, endangered species, and food and water shortages?
This accredited BSc (Hons) Biology degree gives you the knowledge and skills to apply your interest in the science of life and living organisms. With this degree under your belt, you can contribute positively to society in your career.
In your first year, you'll get a foundation in key biological theories and principles. You'll also be introduced to the practical skills and technology you'll use throughout your degree and in your career as a biologist.
In years 2 and 3, you'll build on your fundamental biology skills and knowledge. You can specialise in the strands of biology that interest you most, such as microbiology and biotechnology, cell and molecular biology, or ecology and evolution.
In your final year, you'll design and run an investigation and present it to a professional specification. You can do a placement year after your second year, or study abroad on a conservation or research scheme.
Your Biology degree could set you up for a rewarding career in education, research, scientific journalism or the biotechnology and environmental sectors. And you'll be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of the Royal Society of Biology.
Accredited by
This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.
What you'll experience
On this degree course, you'll:
- Develop your knowledge and abilities by learning from internationally recognised scientists who are leading the way in their respective fields
- Cover areas at the forefront of scientific endeavour, including biotechnology, ecology, cell biology and molecular biology
- Put your knowledge to work in the lab, using world-class equipment and the latest technology
- Specialise in subjects that interest you most, from marine and terrestrial biology, to molecular genetics
- Develop problem-solving, communication and numeracy skills alongside technical skills
- Explore the diversity of local ecosystems and go on field trips to destinations such as Lulworth Cove, Devon and Mexico
- Have the chance to study abroad on a conservation or research scheme
- Have the opportunity to learn a language and earn credit towards your degree as part of the University's Institution-Wide Language Programme
Equipment you can use includes:
- Molecular biology instrumentation
- Chemical analysis facilities for detecting pollutants
- Fluorescence microscopes, scanning and transmission electron microscopes
Facilities you can use include:
- Microbiology and embryology laboratories with high-tech imaging and gene analysis equipment
- Ancient DNA preparation and analysis laboratories
- Water quality laboratory
- The European Xenopus Resource Centre
- Research greenhouse
Careers and opportunities
Completing this BSc (Hons) Biology degree course will open doors to further study and academic research. As a modern biologist, you can also put your degree to work in areas such as:
- biotechnology
- the food industry
- science administration
- biomedical research
- environmental consultancy
- teaching
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- research scientist
- science technician
- grant administrator
- medical writer
- biomedical sales specialist
- ecological surveyor.
