Biology (with integrated foundation year) Aberystwyth University

Overview

In the Biology (with integrated foundation year) degree at Aberystwyth University you will explore a whole host of diverse topics that cover the cellular and molecular up to whole organisms. You will also learn how biology can be used in practical ways that can contribute to improving the quality and sustainability of life – a subject that is highly relevant to the challenges posed by climate change. From proteins to puffins, our BSc Biology degree explores everything that the living world has to offer, and you will find that Aberystwyth University is located in one of the best places to uncover and understand the wonders of the natural world.

This four-year course is designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background. During the Foundation Year, you will learn the academic skills required to follow an undergraduate degree that will allow you to continue onto the full degree course with confidence. 

Careers

Recent graduates are working for education authorities, the Environment Agency, conservation organisations, pharmaceutical companies, the NHS, sea-life centres, public health laboratories and the water industry, to name a few. 

They are working as: 

• research scientists 
• clinical molecular geneticists 
• nature conservation officers 
• educators.

With a degree in Biology, you could also progress to further training in the following fields:

• dentistry 
• medicine 
• science writing.