Biology (Extended) BSc (Hons)

**Our extended degree in biology is a dynamic, multidisciplinary approach to understanding the processes of life. It includes a foundation year and requires lower entry points.**<br/><br/>Biology is the study of every aspect of life, from drug discovery and vaccinations for diseases to environmental factors and climate change. Our cutting-edge biology degree offers topics as diverse as cancer therapeutics, applied plant ecology and neuroscience. You begin this extended degree with a foundation year before moving to our three-year course.<br/><br/>You will develop the skills to address some of our greatest problems, from sustainable food production using plant-based products to how we treat Alzheimers and Parkinsons disease. Youll have the chance to put your learning into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, plus an international placement.<br/><br/>Our degree provides the scientific training and transferable skills you need to become a professional scientist. Your potential career options as a biology graduate include research roles in laboratories to positions in food and farming start-ups and roles in education. You could explore careers investigating cures in medical research or inspiring the next generation of scientists by training to become 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/>- This four-year course is identical to the three-year course, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements<br/><br/><br/>- If you have the ability but not the qualifications, this course is your first step to becoming a biology graduate<br/><br/><br/>- The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more<br/><br/><br/>- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent.<br/>