Biological Sciences, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our BSc in Biological Sciences with Professional Experience programme allows students to tailor their biological knowledge to specific interests while gaining essential industry exposure. This four-year course features a professional placement year between the second and third years, enabling practical application of academic learning.The curriculum offers a range of optional modules, permitting specialisation in areas such as ecology, wildlife, human biology, conservation, or biomedical topics like human physiology and disease mechanisms. Students will explore practical laboratory techniques in molecular genetics and cell biology, and undertake an 11-week original research project using advanced facilities. Sample modules include Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life, Fundamentals of Microbiology, History of Life on Earth, Marine Biology and Conservation, Venoms and Poisons, and Evolution in Health and Disease, though availability is subject to university approval. For further details, visit the course page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Please check our website for more details about the course structure. Sample modules for this course include:

• Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life

• Fundamentals of Microbiology

• History of Life on Earth

• Marine Biology and Conservation

• Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics

• Evolution in Health and Disease.

The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme.