Go to Wales on a field trip, and take up the chance to go on a student-funded trip to South Africa.
Take control of your learning by choosing modules in your area of interest.
Work in our state-of-the-art laboratories.
Take control of your learning by choosing modules in your specific area of interest.
Explore current developments in the biological sciences to gain a strong foundation in this rapidly-developing scientific discipline, concerned with the study of living things.
On this fascinating BSc, you will delve into the very essence of life and living organisms, and learn about the molecular, cellular and organismal aspects essential for understanding modern biology.
You will study expanding areas of the field, such as biotechnology, which harnesses cellular and bimolecular processes to develop technologies and products to improve our heath; and recombinant DNA technology, where DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods are used to create brand new sequences of DNA.
Developing your skills and understanding right across the biological disciplines, you will also build your understanding of traditional aspects of animal and plant biology, and learn about the diversity and evolution of life.
This degree provides opportunities to work in our state-of-the-art laboratories, participate in field trips, and conduct your own research projects.
We offer exciting modules such as Chemistry of Life, where you will work in the lab to study the structure, evolution and biochemistry of the cell; Human Ecology, where you will learn about the essentials of human diversity and adaptation; and The Brain in Health and Disease, where you will gain valuable insight into neurobiology and the very latest developments in brain research.
Focus on the key areas that interest you and choose from a broad range of modules.
Recent modules have covered topics such as organisms and ecology, evolutionary biology and behaviour, molecular biology, physiology and biomedicine.
The Research Methods module involves developing a research proposal on a zoological topic of your choice.
Select advanced modules from any area of biology, and specialise further.
An independent research project accounts for one third of the final-year assessment. You will collect seminal data on a topic of your choice, advancing current knowledge in that area.
Choose to attend a student-funded field trip to South Africa.
You will develop highly sought-after skills perfect for careers in bioengineering companies, pharmaceutical industries and environmental consultancies. You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level.