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 mathematics, statistics, computing 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 independently in your final year, when you’ll complete a substantial research project. 

We aim to provide you with as much academic freedom as possible, so in your second and third years you’ll be offered a defined choice module, which will allow you to select from a huge range of units offered by UEA’s School of Biological Sciences, as well as other Schools across the university. 

At UEA we are uniquely partnered with the Norwich Research Park, providing you with access to learning experience that is dynamic and fascinating – and fuelled by research that is happening right here, right now. 

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 progress on to higher degrees, and this course has been designed to help prepare you for further study by providing you with more in-depth research-based experience.

CAREER DESTINATIONS

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

• Pharmaceutical industry

• Science media and publishing

• PhD programmes

• Environmental management and conservation

• Healthcare