Biological Sciences (Evolutionary Biology), BSc (Hons)

Evolutionary biology stands at the core of modern biology, encompassing studies from genomes to entire organisms. All species, past and present, connect through a shared phylogenetic tree, with their remarkable adaptations arising from natural selection. This field has profoundly shaped society, influencing areas like literature and medicine. Key topics include evolutionary processes and their drivers, gene behavior in populations, molecular phylogenetics, and the origins and progression of life. Students will explore how these principles apply to fields such as geology, breeding programs, computer science, infectious disease emergence, and questions of molecular and social evolution.Biological sciences offer flexibility, examining living organisms from environmental interactions to gene expression. With 12 subject areas available, including evolutionary biology, students can initially explore various programs and later specialize based on interest. The curriculum develops essential skills in data analysis, programming, problem-solving, communication, and independent thinking, preparing graduates to contribute as innovative scientific thinkers across diverse contexts.