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BIOLOGY
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
Our exciting Biology programme provides a broad and fundamental understanding of the
world of organisms and is taught in the beautiful surroundings of Keele campus, with
opportunities to visit and study or work at partner institutions in Europe and Malaysia.
Biology at Keele focuses on the amazing world of organisms – from how
they’ve evolved to their relationships with the environment and each other.
Keele takes a broad approach to biology, examining the diversity of life and
its evolution from the geological past.
You’ll consider the complexity of biological processes and mechanisms at
molecular, cellular, organismal and ecosystem levels, exploring related
philosophical and ethical issues. You’ll sample, record and analyse data in
the field and in our excellent labs, and learn how biology can help to improve
the quality and sustainability of life. Complete this course over three years,
or add an extra year with an Applied Life Sciences work placement or a one
year Study Abroad Placement between the second and third year. You can
choose to study Biology at Keele as a Single Honours programme or combined
with another subject.
What will this mean for my future?
Biology at Keele offers both breadth and depth of knowledge, preparing you
for a range of directly or indirectly related careers. You might work as a
research scientist, as an environmental consultant, conservationist, in quality
control areas of the food industry, in the pharmaceutical industry or as a
scientific writer. If you choose to do an Applied Life Sciences Placement you
will graduate with the advantage of a significant level of work experience in
biology to take to potential employers.
This programme has been accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. Accredited degree
programmes contain a solid academic foundation in biological knowledge and key skills,
and prepare graduates to address the needs of employers. Graduates from Accredited
programmes will receive one year's free membership of the Royal Society of Biology;
thereby opening up networks, training opportunities and conferences, at a time when
you are perhaps applying for your first employment.
UCAS Code - C102
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Single Honours
A level: ABB
BTEC: DDM
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Biodiversity, Ecology and the
Environment
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
• Physiology and Anatomy*
• Understanding Animal Behaviour*
• Plants: Sex, Drugs and Alcohol
Second Year
• Animal Adaptations
• Life at the Extremes
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Current Topics in Biology
• Microbes, Viruses and Parasites*
• Living Together
Third Year
• Life Sciences Research Project
• Conservation Biology
• Trees in Their Environment
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Human Evolution
• Communication Skills for Biologists
• Case Studies in Biotechnology*
• Dissertation (Life Sciences)
• Cancer Biology
• Applied Regenerative Medicine
* Modules only available for Single Honours
students
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Learn a Language
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses