The Biology - BSc (Hons) at Keele University is designed for inquisitive minds eager to understand the fundamental processes of life and address critical global challenges, from health and disease to environmental sustainability. You will explore core themes in animal biology, environmental ecology and conservation, and human biology, developing a robust scientific understanding. This programme is ideal if you are passionate about the natural world and wish to gain the knowledge and practical skills necessary to contribute to fields such as conservation, biomedical science, or environmental management.
This undergraduate degree is studied full-time on campus over three years. Your learning journey will involve a blend of lectures, practical laboratory sessions, and fieldwork, allowing you to develop essential skills in areas like research methodology and data analysis. From year two, you can tailor your studies by selecting optional modules in subjects ranging from human genetics and ecotoxicology to conservation biology and animal welfare, or even undertake a double applied life sciences placement. You will graduate with a comprehensive biological skillset, ready for diverse career paths in research, industry, and public service.