Biology, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our biology degree delves into the intricacies of life, from cellular chemical reactions and drug discovery for diseases to environmental impacts and global climate change. Delivered by the School of Science and the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), this cutting-edge program offers a broad curriculum, allowing students to explore diverse topics such as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology, and neuroscience. You'll develop skills to tackle major global challenges, including food production for a growing population and treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, with hands-on opportunities through lab sessions, fieldwork, and international placements.Ranked 3rd in the UK by The Guardian University Guide (2025), the course enables specialization from year two in areas like cancer research and ecology, culminating in a third-year original research project with professors. Career prospects are extensive, including roles in academic, governmental, and commercial labs, food and farming startups, medical research, and teaching. The program is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent, with modules and assessments detailed on our website.

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.