This degree is part of our Joint Honours in Science scheme. It allows you to specialise in the two complementary subjects of biology and psychology.
Dividing your study equally between biology and psychology, you reach the same standard as a Single Honours student but cover fewer topics in each subject. This gives you breadth with depth in your study.
As a Joint Honours in Science student, you will divide your time equally between your subjects and their respective academic Schools.
For your study of biology, you will be based in the School of Biology; for psychology, you will be based in the School of Psychology. Both Schools are located together in the University's Ridley Building, near the Medical School.
Both Schools enjoy a friendly atmosphere, with student-run societies that organise a wide range of social and academic events throughout the year.
Research-informed teaching plays an important role at Newcastle. It shapes the content of our undergraduate degrees and makes sure that you have the chance to cover the most up-to-date theories and discoveries in your subject.
Our teaching is strongly informed by the research we are doing in the School of Biology and the School of Psychology.
Teaching is a combination of lectures, laboratory and field practical classes, computer sessions and field trips. You will be taught the skills essential to carrying out research such as conducting experiments, analysing and interpreting data, and writing up research reports. Further information can be found on our undergraduate web pages about the approach to teaching and learning at Newcastle University.
Assessment is by course work, examinations and written assignments which continue throughout the course. Teaching and assessment methods may vary from module to module, more information can be found in our individual module listings.
We have an active system of student support in place with student buddies to guide you through the early weeks and a dedicated academic support team.
Throughout your degree, you will be individually supported by a personal tutor as well as advisers for both of your subject areas.
You will also find a strong student community in the School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development which will be the administrative home for your degree. This means that, although you will not be studying modules delivered by the School, you will receive support from the staff based there, including a senior tutor from within the School.
In the School of Biology, you will have access to purpose-built teaching laboratories. We also have a number of unique facilities on campus and in the surrounding area to support your practical teaching. These include:
Take a virtual tour of our facilities.
You will also spend considerable time in the School of Psychology. It is housed in a purpose-built research building and offers a range of modern, practical facilities for carrying out experiments and extensive computing facilities.