Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) Bournemouth University

Overview

Through the Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year option) (Hons)  BSc degree from  Bournemouth University you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions. In addition to teaching delivered by BU staff, you will benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Why study Biological Sciences (with Foundation Year option) (Hons) at Bournemouth University?

• Consolidate and progress your core knowledge and understanding of biological chemistry, cell biology, human physiology and evolutionary biology

• Develop important practical laboratory and scientific skills that will form the basis of future successes in academic writing and experimental design

• Define your pathway though the degree, with options to explore your chosen subjects in greater depth, developing your own project ideas and considering potential career paths. 100% of our graduates are either working or studying 15 months after graduating 

• Opt to complete a 30-week placement to gain experience and insights for your future career

• You’ll develop and complete a defining dissertation project that will highlight your abilities and interests – ending the degree as an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and skilled biological scientist     

• We often collaborate with professional practitioners so that your work has immediate practical benefits as well as being an inspiring way to learn. 

Career opportunities:

• Graduates work for a range of organisations, including the Foreign & Commonwealth Office, NHS, Sigma Aldrich and the Pacific Islands Conservation Initiative.

• Your degree will be centred around developing the skills you need to work in professional practice, as well as equipping you with a variety of transferable skills that will give you a range of career options.

Industries worked in

• Biotechnology

• Environmental science

• Forensic and biomedical research

• Education.