Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)

Explore human biology, ecology and molecular biology and tailor your degree to your own areas of interest.<br/><br/><strong>Why study biological sciences?</strong><br/>Exploring the diversity and complexity of living organisms and living systems helps us to understand life in all its forms.<br/><br/>Biological scientists can make an important contribution to the welfare of people and the environment.<br/><br/>Its a discipline that builds strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills providing a good springboard into many careers.<br/><br/><strong>Why UWE Bristol?</strong><br/>BSc(Hons) Biological Sciences is about the application of biological science to the real world.<br/><br/>With a hands-on, practical approach to learning, youll have lots of opportunities to build your skills in real-world situations.<br/><br/>Study in our microbiology or genetics labs. Go on an expedition to Madagascar or a Cuban island. Learn about primate ecology at Bristol Zoo.<br/><br/>Learn the methods and technology at the cutting edge of the field, and explore life from the molecular level to the scale of ecosystems.<br/><br/>With many opportunities to build essential practical experience, the course offers the chance to undertake placements, internships, fieldwork and residential trips in the UK and abroad.<br/><br/>If you choose the sandwich course option, you can spend your third year on placement with a major employer in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or research sector in this country, Europe or further afield.<br/><br/>Youll apply your academic knowledge to contemporary issues, delve into the areas that most interest you, and expand your career horizons.<br/><br/><strong>Where can it take me?</strong><br/>Once qualified, youll be in a strong position to work in graduate-level jobs in biological sciences.<br/><br/>You could work in research and development for companies in the pharmaceutical, healthcare or agrochemical sectors.<br/><br/>You could also go into sales, marketing or education, or study for a postgraduate qualification.