Biology (with Placement Year) BSc (Hons)

Biology, the science of life, is a varied and exciting discipline from the molecular to whole organisms and entire ecosystems.<br/><br/>**Why study Biology at ARU?**<br/>- Cover all life on earth, from microorganisms to plants, animals and humans, and from genes to whole ecosystems.<br/><br/><br/>- Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs; designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving.<br/><br/><br/>- Build a strong foundation in laboratory, data science, bioinformatic, and field skills.<br/><br/><br/>- Tailor your course to your interests and choose from a wide range of specialisms, all underpinned by sustainability.<br/><br/><br/>- Study in Cambridge, the centre of new and emerging technologies in the life sciences and take advantage of a wealth of local opportunities in biological data science, bioinformatics and more.<br/><br/><br/>- Gain experience on internships with our research-active staff and apply for placements with a range of employers.<br/><br/><br/>Whether your interests lie in cell, molecular and laboratory biology; genetics, evolution and bioinformatics; plants, microbes and biotechnology; or whole organisms, environments, and field skills, on this course you’ll learn to evaluate aspects of all life on earth, including the ways it is under threat. You’ll discover how a wide variety of living organisms evolve, their physiology, how they function within their environments – and how these environments can be sustained.<br/><br/>You’ll start the course by getting to grips with the fundamentals of cells, molecules, and organisms; genetics and evolution; ecology and sustainability; and mathematics and statistics for scientists.<br/><br/>In Year 2, you’ll focus on the topics and skills you’d like to specialise in with our range of optional modules, while continuing to refine your broader knowledge and skills. In your final year, you’ll examine your chosen areas through the lens of sustainability, and complete a major independent research project to pull together everything you’ve learned.<br/><br/>Alongside a comprehensive knowledge of life on earth, on this course you’ll gain practical laboratory, data science, bioinformatic and field skills, which will equip you to work in the broad field of science. You’ll also develop crucial skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.