Biology BSc (Hons)

**Our biology degree explores the fascinating processes of life, from the chemical reactions inside cells to drug discovery for diseases, through to environmental impact and global climate change.**<br/><br/>Delivered by the School of Science and the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), our cutting-edge degree allows you to study a broad range of subjects or choose modules to suit your interests. We offer topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience.<br/><br/>You will learn the skills to address some of the greatest problems facing humanity, from producing enough food to feed a growing world to treating Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. You will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, including an international placement.<br/><br/>The extensive careers options for biology graduates include research roles in academic, governmental and commercial laboratories, positions in food and farming start-ups, and roles in education. You could prepare for careers in medical research investigating cures or inspire the next generation of scientists by becoming a biology teacher.<br/><br/>**What you should know about this course**<br/><br/><br/>- Ranked 3rd in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2025)<br/><br/><br/>- Specialise from year two onwards in a wide choice of modules - from cancer research to ecology<br/><br/><br/>- Research an original project of your choice in the third year working with professors in the relevant fields<br/><br/><br/>- Travel abroad for a field trip, hear from speakers with international experience and benefit from expertise in global issues such as biofuels, food security and biodiversity<br/><br/><br/>- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.<br/>

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