Our flagship Biological Sciences degree allows you to study a wide range of science subjects in your first year without prematurely committing yourself to any particular specialisation. You’ll also be given a grounding in other core sciences such as mathematics, statistics and chemistry.

As the course progresses, the flexibility of the programme encourages you to explore and pursue your own specialist interests within biological sciences. You’ll also have the chance to develop your specific scientific interests through independent research in your final year, when you’ll complete a substantial research project.

If you love the world around you – examining how this connects to that, and how that impacts on this – our degree is an excellent choice. You’ll cover topics from antibiotic resistance to biofuels, from cancer to bees. And you’ll lay the foundations for a career at the forefront of biological research, where you could have a positive impact on the daily lives of people all over the world.

You will benefit from our enviable position as an integral partner of the Norwich Research Park, which is also home to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, and independent, world-renowned research institutes such as the John Innes Centre, the Sainsbury Laboratory, the Earlham Institute, and the new £75-million Quadram Institute. 

ACCREDITATION

This course has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, following an independent and rigorous assessment.

PLACEMENT YEAR AND STUDY ABROAD

The BSc Biological Sciences with a Year Abroad enables you to spend your third year studying overseas. Time abroad is a great way to build contacts and show future employers your resilience and adaptability. You could also choose the BSc Biological Sciences with a Year in Industry and spend a year in the workplace. Not only will it give you first-hand knowledge of the way in which your chosen field operates, it will also greatly improve your chances of progressing within that sector, thanks to the relevant work experience, valuable contacts and real-world insight you’ll gain.

AFTER THE COURSE

You’ll not only gain scientific knowledge, you’ll also develop your skills in areas of research and communication, IT, data collection, analytics and critical thinking. This combination makes you highly employable. Our graduates have gone on to establish careers in pharmaceuticals, the food and brewing industries, medical laboratories, forensic sciences, conservation management, environmental assessment, teaching, science communication and more. A number of our graduates have progressed on to higher degrees (e.g. MSc, PhD).

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

• Pharmaceutical industry

• Science media and publishing

• PhD and Master’s programmes

• Environmental management and conservation

• Healthcare