In the first stage of your degree, you’ll develop a strong foundation in biology and get stuck into practical work from the start.

You’ll study five compulsory modules and choose 20 credits worth of optional modules.

After your first year, you can transfer to our Zoology BSc degree. This must happen before Stage 2 starts.

In Stage 2, you'll continue to build upon your skills, delving deeper into the field. You'll also have the option to embark on a residential field course or an intensive practical lab course. 

Modules

Compulsory modules

You take the following compulsory module:

Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

*The field course takes place prior to Stage 2

You take one of the following optional modules:

You take one of the following optional modules:

You take one of the following optional modules:

Vertebrate Biology and Ecology field course takes place prior to Stage 2

You take one of the following optional modules:

You'll work on your own research project, with the support of an academic supervisor.

You can choose a topic linked to our research expertise, such as:

• molecular biology and biotechnology
• zoology
• conservation and policy
• social sciences and policy
• terrestrial ecology
• marine ecology
• oceanography

Modules

Compulsory modules

You take the following compulsory module:

Optional modules

You take one of the following optional modules:

You take one of the following optional modules:

You take one of the following optional modules:

You take one of the following optional modules:

*Africa Field Course: Conservation and Ecology takes place prior to Stage 3.