BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Degree Overview

On this fascinating BSc, you will delve into the very essence of life and living organisms and will develop your skills and understanding right across the biological disciplines, from core aspects of animal and plant biology via the diversity and evolution of life, right to cutting edge developments within the fields of biotechnology, climate change, antimicrobial resistance and molecular ecology. This degree provides opportunities to work in our state-of-the-art laboratories, participate in field trips in the UK and abroad, and conduct your own research project. 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; Comparative Zoology, where you will learn about vertebrate anatomy, physiology and development; and The Brain in Health and Disease, where you will gain valuable insight into neurobiology and the very latest developments in brain research. You’ll begin your degree by exploring the key areas of biology, including cell biology, ecology, evolution, and the diversity and details of the major animal and plant groups.

You’ll learn about biochemistry and the physiology of our own bodies and contrast them with other species, as well as develop analytical skills to assess laboratory and field data. In your second year you’ll be able to focus on the key areas that interest you, choosing what to study from our broad range of modules which include diverse topics such as ecology, evolutionary biology, animal behaviour, molecular biology, physiology and immunology. You will also be able to go on a residential field course in rural Wales, and immersing yourself in field and lab data collection. In third year you’ll specialise further, and select modules from any area of biology as well as complete an independent research project where you’ll collect seminal data on a topic of your choice, advancing current knowledge in that area.

Important

Foundation Year Option:

This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.

Find out more here about the Foundation Year at Roehampton

Additional costs:

You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.