Biological Sciences

The Biological Sciences with Professional Placement MSci empowers you to blend academic excellence with real-world experience, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in your future career while gaining invaluable professional insights! The flexibility to explore diverse biological fields or focus on specialised areas will make you ready to tackle challenges and seize opportunities in your career!

In Year 3, you'll step into the professional world, working in industry, a research lab, or out in the field! This immersive placement year is your chance to apply everything you’ve learned. You'll be supported by an academic mentor and a placement supervisor, and finish the year with an assessed report and seminar presentation.

Why study Biological Sciences at Birmingham?

Placement Year: What sets this course apart is its 10-11 month industry placement, giving you a real taste of the professional world and allowing you to work with prestigious organisations like GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, and Kew Gardens.

Field Courses: Learn beyond the classroom by travelling to exciting locations like Norway and Pembrokeshire. Explore new environments and gain practical experience in the field.

Study Abroad: Spend your third year in France, Spain, Germany, or one of 300+ global destinations, immersing yourself in new cultures and learning from experts with our year abroad option.

Royal Society of Biology Accreditation: Our degree ensures you meet employer needs and stand out in the job market.

Join BioSoc: Connect with fellow Biosciences students through team sports, events, and specialist career conferences. Make friends, have fun and build your network.

Specialist Degree Labels

Across all of our Biological Sciences programmes, you have the exciting opportunity to reflect on your journey and add a specialised pathway in your final year (if you meet the requirements). These pathways allow you to showcase your unique strengths and areas of interest, giving you a competitive edge as you step into the next phase of your career. The following labels may be added to our Biological Sciences degree programmes:

Human Health and Disease
Microbiology and Infection
Genetics
Food Security and Sustainability
Conservation Biology
Zoology