Biology BSc Honours

Course overview

Newcastle is blessed with a host of amazing habitats. With the Northumberland countryside on our doorstep, you'll enjoy a unique learning experience at Newcastle University.

You'll develop a comprehensive understanding of all forms of life, from cells and molecules to organisms and ecosystems. You'll learn the theory in modern labs on campus and then put this to the test out in the field. You'll have many opportunities to attend residential and field courses.

You'll also have the opportunity to specialise in topics such as biotechnology, microbiology and ecological survey techniques.

You'll put your skills into action through:

• lab-based classes
• day excursions
• residential field courses

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Your future

Recent graduates have worked as a:

• researcher
• environmental monitoring officer
• science explainer at Newcastle's Centre for Life
• science writer, in organisations such as RSPB, WWT, and Natural England

Many students continue studying for their Master's degrees, PhDs, or postgraduate teaching qualifications, and medicine or law courses.

Having developed a range of transferable skills, you can also explore careers in a range of sectors, eg banking, retail management, media production, or adventure tourism.

Industry links

We have strong links with leading organisations, including:

• National Trust
• Natural History Society of Northumbria
• WWT
• National Parks Authority

You can find work placements, internships and volunteer roles through these links. It’s a great way to build up your network in the sector.