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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 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, the detrimental
effects of school bullying, 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.
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 & Survey Research Design
• Biological & Cognitive Psychology
• Statistics for Psychology
• Animal Adaptations
• Life at the Extremes
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Current Topics in Biology
• Living Together
Third Year
• Applied Fish Biology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Psychology Final Year Project
• Individual Differences and Conceptual
and Historical Issues in Psychology
• Life Sciences Research Project
• Conservation Biology
• Trees in Their Environment
KEY INFORMATION
UCAS Code - CC81
Foundation Year
Yes
Indicative entry
requirements
Combined Honours
A level: BBB/ABC
BTEC: DDM
Course duration
3 years or 4 years
with an international
or placement year
Study abroad
Yes
International Year
Yes
Placement Year
Yes
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses