Biology

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.

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 themed around producing students that can solve the UN Sustainability Goals including human health and disease, sustainable food production, and saving the planet from climate change.

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 Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, including an international placement.

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.

This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, placements or field-based work. These activities form part of the core learning experience.

We welcome applications from disabled students and those with long-term health conditions. We encourage you to contact our Student Wellbeing team(https://www.gre.ac.uk/support) as early as possible so we can discuss your individual needs and explore reasonable adjustments. Please also visit our webpage to find out more about support available at the University.

What you should know about this course
• Ranked 3rd across the Biosciences subject in Biology and Biomedical Science in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2026)



• Specialise from year two onwards in a wide choice of modules - from cancer research to ecology



• Research an original project of your choice in the third year working with professors in the relevant fields



• Opportunities for field trips, hear from speakers with international experience and benefit from expertise in global issues such as biofuels, food security and biodiversity



• This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent

The University of Greenwich empowers students to live life as the main characters of their own story, discovering new talents, building skills and developing their independence as part of an inclusive and supportive community.

With three well-connected campuses situated across London and Kent, you'll certainly find the right backdrop to channel your main character's energy. Together, these campuses provide the platform for a diverse and continually evolving community.

Most famous is Greenwich Campus. With its iconic view and cameo in Marvel's Thor, Greenwich Campus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site right on the River Thames, just a few miles from the heart of London.

Avery Hill Campus offers students a relaxed environment in the leafy London neighbourhood of Eltham and is only 30 minutes by train from central London. Everything is on-site and there are many students living on campus so it's a lively place to be.

Medway Campus is a historic site with redbrick buildings in north Kent. Students live, work and socialise on-site. There's a shopping centre across the road and the train to London takes 45 minutes.

There are hundreds of degree courses to choose from in a wide range of disciplines. Many courses offer a placement year option, giving you the chance to gain career-enhancing industry experience. There are also opportunities to earn while you study with the Student Job shop scheme.

Register your interest at the University of Greenwich today.