Biology and Geography

Our combined honours Biology and Geography BSc will provide you with a breadth of knowledge and diverse skills across two exciting scientific subject areas. From assessing the effect of medication on the human body and exploring methods to prevent species extinction, to addressing issues such as climate change and natural hazards, you'll consider today's global challenges through both a biological and geographical lens.

The biology component of this programme covers a range of fundamentals, as well as topics including physiology and anatomy, ecology and plant biology, and viruses and parasites. You will explore the adaptability of life to differing environments and the biology of pathogens, and will learn how to design experiments and analyse data. You can also begin to tailor your degree to your own interests and career aspirations with a range of optional modules.

As a geographer, you'll understand the complexity of the natural world, monitor how it changes and use this information to address complex issues such as biodiversity loss, water resource management and pollution. You to learn about the impact of climate change on society and the systems and processes that shape our Earth and its landscapes. From glacial and coastal environments to the lakes and ecosystems upon which we rely, you will explore how we can manage and protect natural resources including water, energy and soils.

To equip you with the scientific skills needed for a career in the biosciences, you will have access to our state-of-the-art David Attenborough Laboratories. Throughout your first and second year, you will take laboratory classes most weeks to develop your practical, analytical, observational and interpretative skills.

All of our courses require an English language qualification or test. For most students, this requirement can be met with a 4 or C in GCSE English. Please see our English Language guidance pages for further details, including English language test information for international students. For those students who require an English language test, this course requires a test from Group A.

95% of Keele students are in employment or further study within 15 months of finishing their studies (HESA Graduate Outcomes, 2019/20)

You'll develop a wide range of transferable and subject-specific skills including qualitative research and essay writing, with proficiency in using data and statistics.

Careers that a graduate of our Biology and Geography BSc could pursue include:

• Environmental consultant
• Ecologist
• Marine biologist
• Microbiologist
• Cartographer
• Environmental Consultant
• Geographical Information Systems Officer
• Geospatial Data Analyst
• Residential Surveyor
• Science Teacher

Enhance your employability

Keele’s Careers and Employability team (Shortlisted for Best University Careers Employment Service - National Undergraduate Employability Awards, 2021), offer a variety of personal and career development opportunities to enhance your employability. From mock interviews, careers guidance and CV advice, to careers fairs, alumni mentoring and networking events, along with helping you find part-time and graduate employment - the team will support you throughout your studies and beyond.

Find out more about our careers and employability services, including career planning, alumni mentoring, jobs, internships, starting your own business and much more.