The Biological Sciences with Professional Studies BSc at Queen's University Belfast is designed for ambitious students eager to address pressing global challenges such as climate change, food security, biodiversity loss, and public health. You will explore the breadth of biosciences, from molecular mechanisms to ecosystem dynamics, gaining a robust understanding of biological diversity, cell function, ecology, and evolution. This undergraduate degree offers a comprehensive foundation, preparing you to contribute meaningfully to scientific advancement and societal well-being.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, integrating core compulsory modules with a range of optional subjects. You will benefit from extensive practical classes reinforcing theoretical knowledge and undertake a compulsory, substantial research project in your final year, which can be lab- or field-based. A distinctive feature is the 46-week professional work placement between stages two and three, where you will develop essential professional skills and gain invaluable employment experience. You will graduate with the expertise and practical acumen sought after by employers in diverse scientific and related industries.