The Biological Sciences BSc at Queen's University Belfast is designed for aspiring scientists ready to tackle critical global challenges, including climate change, food security, biodiversity loss, and public health. You will explore the vast spectrum of life sciences, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics, gaining a comprehensive understanding of biological diversity, conservation, and evolutionary processes. This undergraduate degree provides a robust foundation for students passionate about understanding and addressing the complex biological issues that shape our world, preparing you for advanced study or a career in this vital scientific field.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a blend of core compulsory modules and a diverse range of optional subjects at stages two and three. Throughout your studies, practical classes will reinforce theoretical knowledge, building a solid foundation in the biosciences. In your final year, you will undertake a compulsory, supervisor-led research project, which can be lab- or field-based. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to complete a 16-week work placement, developing essential employment-related experiences and graduating with the analytical and practical skills highly valued by employers in scientific research, conservation, and biotechnology.