BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

The BSc Biological Sciences course at the University of East Anglia offers a fundamental, research-based education in the life sciences. The course takes a broad view of biology, from the sub-cellular to whole organisms, and offers a life-sciences based course in the first year of study, followed by modules centred around three major themes: Cell Biology and Genetics; Organisms and their Environment; and Anatomy, Physiology and Behaviour. The course allows for flexibility, giving students the freedom to specialise and shape their own learning, under expert guidance. Course Content: In this course, students will cover topics that provide an introduction to all aspects of modern biology, while specialising in areas including cellular biology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and biodiversity. This includes lab-based practical work, field work, and independent research projects. In the third year, a large portion of the workload is given over to a full-time research project.Key Modules: Key modules for this course include; Cells and Organisms, Introductory Biochemistry, Genetic and Evolutionary Biology, Ecology and Conservation, Global Environmental Challenges, Understanding the Microbial World, Anatomy and Physiology, Evolution and Animal Behaviour, Molecular Cell Biology, Comparative Physiology and Ecology and many more. Accreditations: There are no specific accreditations for the BSc Biological Sciences course.Future Careers: From this degree, graduates have found employment in a wide range of careers. Biological scientists are in great demand in sectors including healthcare, environmental management, the pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, forensic science, and food standards. Some graduates choose to move onto master’s courses or PhD research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.