Biological Sciences

About this course

Biological sciences is the broadest and most encompassing of the life science degrees, covering the diversity of living systems from the molecular to the ecological. Biologists study the mechanisms of life at every level of organisation, from the molecular machinery of cells through the physiology of organisms to the dynamics of ecosystems and the processes of evolution. The discipline is fundamental to medicine, agriculture, conservation, biotechnology, and our understanding of life itself, and it is a field of rapid and exciting discovery. At the University of the West of England, Bristol, this three-year full-time programme gives you a thorough foundation in the life sciences alongside substantial practical and fieldwork experience. You will study cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, biochemistry, microbiology, and physiology, building a broad understanding of how living syste

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 80% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 30% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
• 12 / 100Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation · 10% of graduatescards →
• 8 / 100Other Health Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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