BSc (Hons) Biology (Placement Year)

The BSc (Hons) Biology with Placement Year course offered by Lancaster University is a comprehensive, three-year programme that will provide students with a thorough understanding of various aspects of biology. This undergraduate course stands out for its inclusion of a placement year, where students get an opportunity to gain real-world experience in a workplace setting related to their field of interest and study.Course Content: This course covers diverse topics in Biology, including human biology, ecology, plant sciences, and microbiology. The further you progress through the course, the more freedom you have to specialize. In addition, the course includes a year of placement where you can get a taste of future job roles, enhance your career prospects, make industry contacts, and develop transferable skills.Key Modules: Some of the key modules of this course include Skills in Biology, Molecules that Changed the World, Genes and Evolution, Human Physiology, Molecular and Cellular Biology, and Environmental Processes. During the placement year, students take the module 'Biology Placement Module'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Future Careers: Upon completion of this course, graduates can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields such as the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnological, and Conservation sectors. Other career opportunities include areas like Teaching, Media, and Government.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.