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BIOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGY
BSc (Hons)
Why study this course?
This popular combination integrates an understanding of our biology and physiology with
the more holistic and behavioural approach of psychology. You will choose from a variety of
modules in both subjects, spanning social psychology, cognitive psychology, biological
psychology and research methods.
You will examine the diversity of life and its evolution from the geological
past and exploring the behaviour and physiology of whole organisms. In
Psychology, you will study social and developmental psychology, cognitive
and biological psychology and research methods. In Biology, you will learn
about the amazing world of organisms – from how they’ve evolved to their
relationships with the environment and each other. 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 improve the quality and sustainability of life.
In your final year, you can carry out a research project in each subject under
the expert guidance of an academic staff member. Examples include the
psychological impact of pain or stress, the effects of sleep duration on recall,
stress in farm animals, primate behaviour, and the effects of group housing
on learning in rats. You’ll benefit from a supportive environment as well as
fantastic lab facilities and equipment.
What will this mean for my future?
The psychology modules on this course are accredited by the British
Psychological Society, a necessary first step for many professional careers in
psychology, such as clinical, counselling, educational, forensic, occupational
or sports psychology, and a prerequisite to becoming a Chartered
Psychologist. Combining psychology and biology prepares students for these
psychology careers as well as becoming a research scientist, an environmental
consultant, conservationist, working in quality control areas of the food
industry, in the pharmaceutical industry or as a scientific writer.
The psychology element of this course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
UCAS Code - CC81
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative Entry
Requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Indicative Modules
First Year
• Introduction to Developmental and
Social Psychology
• Introduction to Research Design for
Psychology
• Introduction to Statistics for Psychology
• Biodiversity, Ecology and Environment
• Cellular Genetics and Evolution
Second Year
• Developmental and Social Psychology
• Qualitative and Survey Research
Design
• Biological and Cognitive Psychology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Animal Adaptations
• Life at the Extremes
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Current Topics in Biology
• Living Together
Third Year
• Cancer Biology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Individual Differences and Conceptual
and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Life Sciences Research Project
• Conservation Biology
• Human Evolution
Course Duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Placement Year
Yes
For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes