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Plymouth
Explore biology in all its forms – from microorganisms to mammals – without early specialisation. Gain laboratory and field skills, hands-on experience, and career-ready expertise for roles in ecosystem management, biotechnology and beyond.
Specialised facilities
Benefit from cutting-edge facilities, including glasshouses, electron microscopy, marine labs and interactive microscope tech, gaining hands-on experience in the latest biological tools.
Funded field trips
Enjoy free local or subsidised international field trips, and fully funded international fieldwork in the second year - building skills, confidence and community without financial barriers.
Career-ready focus
Graduate career-ready with expert tutor support, hands-on training, and industry-relevant skills that bridge theory and practice. You'll be highly employable across a range of careers.
This course is for you if...
you are excited about biology - from ecology and biodiversity to cell biology and physiology
you're energised by fieldwork, eager to take learning beyond the lecture theatre and into real-world environments
you’re adaptable and curious, eager to learn from pioneering researchers shaping global biological understanding
you’re career-focused, aiming to graduate with the skills and experience to step confidently into the world of work or further study.
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
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