Biology with Psychology

Lancaster University's biology with psychology degree explores the biological processes which underpin human behaviour. It has been designed for those wishing to develop an understanding of the influences that govern human behaviour, underpinned by knowledge of the biology of the system.

You will gain a core knowledge of biology and psychology and can choose optional modules according to your interests and career aspirations. The core modules on the degree principally focus on understanding the biology that underpins human behaviour and aim to provide the opportunity to understand psychology in greater depth. You will be encouraged to link your study of biology to a progressive understanding of developmental, physiological and cognitive psychology.

During your degree, you will conduct an independent research project and benefit from the research experience of our internationally renowned academics. You will also receive training in the key techniques associated with modern biosciences. The facilities for studying biology at Lancaster University are excellent - we have invested over 4 million in new life science teaching laboratories.

The BSc Biology with Psychology is taught jointly by our biology academics and the Department of Psychology. Lancaster University is ranked fourth for biosciences and sixth for psychology in The Guardian University Guide 2020, and fifth in the UK for biological sciences and tenth for psychology in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019.

The Tawjihiyah is not sufficient for entry; applicants must complete an additional qualification such as a Foundation Year.

All full time undergraduate applications should be made through the UCAS website using UCAS Apply. You will submit one UCAS application for all the universities that you are applying to.

As part of the application, you will need to enter your personal details, previous and current qualifications, an academic reference, and a personal statement. The UCAS website provides helpful tips and videos that explain in detail the information required for each section of the application.

You cannot upload documents to your UCAS application, but you are welcome to email any supporting documents to the admissions team.

If you are applying directly from school or college in the UK, there should be a member of staff who can advise and guide you through the process.

If you are applying for Medicine and Surgery, we recommend that you refer to the Lancaster Medical School pages, as they provide specific advice on admissions, some of which will differ from the advice on the rest of this page.