








This course is for those inspired by the natural world. Studying a biology degree will enable you to understand the foundations of life and the biological processes involved. Explore diverse subject areas from the cellular and molecular levels to whole organism survival. Biology encompasses all living species, explaining their diversity via evolutionary origins. It defines their anatomy and structure, describes their physiology and behaviour, and provides scientific rationales for their habitat requirements and ecosystem interactions.
**Key features of the course**
- Aw...
This course is for those inspired by the natural world. Studying a biology degree will enable you to understand the foundations of life and the biological processes involved. Explore diverse subject areas from the cellular and molecular levels to whole organism survival. Biology encompasses all living species, explaining their diversity via evolutionary origins. It defines their anatomy and structure, describes their physiology and behaviour, and provides scientific rationales for their habitat requirements and ecosystem interactions.<br/><br/>**Key features of the course**<br/>- Awarded interim accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology – see Careers<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a contemporary understanding of biology alongside scientific methods<br/><br/><br/>- Acquire biological data handling, statistical analysis and technical report writing skills<br/><br/><br/>- Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs<br/><br/><br/>- Undertake practical home and field investigations<br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
Unknown
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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