Biology

Our biology degree explores the fascinating processes of life, from the chemical reactions inside cells to drug discovery for diseases, through to environmental impact and global climate change.

Delivered by the School of Science and the Natural Resources Institute (NRI), our cutting-edge degree allows you to study a broad range of subjects or choose modules to suit your interests. We offer topics themed around producing students that can solve the UN Sustainability Goals including human health and disease, sustainable food production, and saving the planet from climate change.

You will learn the skills to address some of the greatest problems facing humanity, from producing enough food to feed a growing world to treating Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease. You will have plenty of opportunities to put theory into practice through laboratory sessions and fieldwork, including an international placement.

The extensive careers options for biology graduates include research roles in academic, governmental and commercial laboratories, positions in food and farming start-ups, and roles in education. You could prepare for careers in medical research investigating cures or inspire the next generation of scientists by becoming a biology teacher.

This programme may include a range of learning activities such as on-campus teaching, practical sessions, workshops, placements or field-based work. These activities form part of the core learning experience.

We welcome applications from disabled students and those with long-term health conditions. We encourage you to contact our Student Wellbeing team(https://www.gre.ac.uk/support) as early as possible so we can discuss your individual needs and explore reasonable adjustments. Please also visit our webpage to find out more about support available at the University.

What you should know about this course

• Ranked 3rd across the Biosciences subject in Biology and Biomedical Science in the UK, The Guardian University Guide (2026)

• Specialise from year two onwards in a wide choice of modules - from cancer research to ecology

• Research an original project of your choice in the third year working with professors in the relevant fields

• Opportunities for field trips, hear from speakers with international experience and benefit from expertise in global issues such as biofuels, food security and biodiversity

• This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent