As the knowledge base in the Biological Sciences grows exponentially and technology becomes ever more sophisticated, the ability to think broadly about biology and to apply your knowledge across the boundaries of traditional disciplines will inevitably become a very valuable and powerful asset both in scientific environments and in many other walks of life. Thus, broadly based interests in biology are appropriate for a wide variety of career opportunities. You have the option to specialise in your final year, or you can opt to be awarded a degree whose title does not indicate that specialisation. The choice is yours!

Course Structure

First Year

Six variations of the degrees in Biological Sciences are offered but all students take the same modules that provide a common first year covering the breadth of modern biology, from molecules to populations.

Second Year

After successful completion of the first year, by choosing from the full range of modules available in the subject areas offered, you may begin either to specialise in one of the degree streams or retain a broad approach to the subject. Even within a specialist degree stream, you will still have choice of modules in addition to the core modules to your specialism.

Third Year

In the final year you will take a selection of advanced modules. If you wish to graduate with a named degree, 75% of the modules must be from within the selection for that degree. All final year students also undertake a laboratory-, field- or library-based research project in which you have the opportunity to carry out an in-depth study of a specific topic that interests you, under the supervision of an acknowledged expert in the field.

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