Biological Sciences, BSc (Hons)

Biological Sciences are a wide and fascinating subject, involving the scientific study of living organisms from bacteria to the largest mammals and the environments they inhabit. This course is designed for students who don’t yet know whether to specialise in biology, zoology or marine biology.Local, residential and international field courses will allow you to work in habitats such as the spectacular marine coastal ecosystems, freshwater/wetland environments and terrestrial habitats of Gower.This four-year biology degree gives you the flexibility to fully explore biological sciences over the course of one full academic year, before committing to a specific degree path. You will spend the third of your four years at one of our partner institutions abroad. Why Swansea?• 3rd Student Experience (Times Good University Guide 2021)• Top 20 Overall (Times Good University Guide 2021)• 7th in the UK for Research Excellence (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)Biosciences Facilities;• £1.3m Visualisation Centre• £1.6m purpose-built 18m catamaran-class survey vessel equipped with state-of-the-art survey and research equipment• £4.2m science laboratory facility• Centre for Sustainable Aquatic ResearchProfessional Body AccreditationThe BSc Biological Sciences course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, and covers themes including animal and marine welfare and conservation, the biological control of invertebrate pests, microbiology, and ocean and climate.Did you know all of our courses are available with a Year in Industry or Year Abroad?These placement years increase our students confidence and communication skills as well as help them to gain valuable experiences that will ultimately enhance their employability. To find out more go to www.swansea.ac.uk/scienceWe guarantee that you will be made a conditional offer for a course at Swansea University. Subject requirements will apply. Please come along to our next Open Day or get in touch for further information.