Psychology with Biology

About this course

Psychology and biology are natural partners. The two disciplines share a concern with the mechanisms underlying behaviour and cognition, and the relationship between them has become increasingly central as neuroscience, genetics, and evolutionary approaches have reshaped how we understand the mind. A degree that combines the two allows you to study psychological phenomena with a grounding in the biological systems that produce them, from neurons and neurochemistry through to evolutionary pressures on behaviour and the genetic basis of individual differences. At the University of St Andrews, this four-year full-time BSc gives you a thorough grounding in psychology across its full range, including perception, cognition, motivation, and behaviour, alongside a substantial engagement with biological sciences. You will learn research techniques from the start of the degree, developing the emp

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 85% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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