BSc Biological Sciences enables you to study and investigate the diverse aspects of the biological, environmental and life sciences in order to develop a detailed knowledge and understanding of the interconnection between organisms and the environment.

In the first year you will study a broad programme of compulsory modules, giving you a firm knowledge base in subjects like Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Microbiology and Anatomy. In the second and third year you have the opportunity, should you wish, to specialise in a variety of topics , choosing from a range of biology, biomedical, ecology and environmental science disciplines, which, allows you to design your degree to meet your future career.

Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

Optional Work Placement Year/ Opportunities Abroad

You may also elect to take the Life Science Placement Year module after your second year before returning to complete your degree.  This is an optional and paid placement year, working within industry.  Students who complete this typically achieve higher degree outcomes and have improved employability.  The University has a whole team of people to help you find a paid placement and will support you during this year.

This course will open up a range of career opportunities, including:

• Medicine
• Dentistry
• Paramedic Science
• Biomedical science
• Teaching
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Food industry
• Environment / Conservation​
• Information Technology​
• Sales
• Public Health​
• Health Service Admin​
• Publishing and Media​
• Think Tank/Policy Advising​
• Research
• Further study eg MSc/MPhil/PhD