Biological Sciences

Our Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) degree 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 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.

• • Select the topics that most interests you, designing your degree to your individual interests and career aspirations
  • Lots of applied, practical laboratory classes in new £330 million Waterside Campus
  • Opportunities for visits, fieldwork and overseas travel*
  • You have the opportunity to present your final year research dissertation at our annual research conference
  • Guaranteed paid internship with the Northampton Employment Promise.
  • HP laptop and software included with this course for eligible students (see Eligibility criteria and Terms and Conditions)

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• Tawjahiya and successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• Two-year associate degree / community college diploma (occasional Year 2 entry may be granted depending on qualification and modules studied),
• International Baccalaureate Diploma,
• Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
• A Levels

Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.

This Biological Sciences 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