Biology

Biology is the science of life, exploring the extraordinary diversity of living organisms and the processes that sustain them. From the molecular machinery of the cell to the dynamics of global ecosystems, biology addresses the most fundamental questions about how life is organised, how it functions, and how it has evolved over billions of years. It is a discipline with profound practical relevance, underpinning medicine, agriculture, conservation, and biotechnology, and engaging directly with some of the most urgent challenges of our era.

At the University of Lincoln, this three-year, full-time programme includes a sandwich year and a year abroad, as well as work placement opportunities. You will cover a diverse range of subject areas within biology, from cell and molecular biology, genetics, and physiology through to ecology, evolutionary biology, and conservation science, while also having the opportunity to develop your own specialisms within the curriculum. Overseas fieldwork is embedded in the programme, giving you the chance to study living organisms in natural environments outside the UK and to develop the practical skills and international experience that biological careers increasingly demand.

The sandwich year and work placements provide professional exposure in research, conservation, or applied biology settings.

Graduates of Biology at Lincoln move into careers in environmental consultancy, conservation, research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare science, education, and biotechnology. Many pursue postgraduate study in ecology, genetics, molecular biology, conservation science, or medicine, building specialist expertise for research or professional practice. The combination of scientific breadth, practical field experience, and professional exposure through placements and the sandwich year makes graduates competitive across a wide range of biological and environmental careers.

The year abroad adds an international dimension that is valued by employers across the life sciences sector.