Biology

Bath Spa University

Biology at Bath Spa is deeply practical, with a real-world focus. You'll explore themes such as ecology, environmental management, microbiology, human pathophysiology, biodiversity and food analysis. You’ll be able to take advantage of our unique campus with its rich variety of woodland, grassland and freshwater habitats, which are used extensively in practical work. This is also an academically rigorous course, designed to keep you up-to-date with the latest advances in the field. The course covers a broad range of fundamental biology topics, from cell biology and genetics to plant, animal and human biology. In addition to these core topics, you have a wide range of modules to choose from, allowing you to develop a particular theme which interests you. You’ll develop a broad range of skills, some specific to biology, while others are useful in varied professional environments. The course is real-world focused you’ll graduate as a professional biologist, prepared to solve a range of problems and keep up-to-date with scientific advances.Biology graduates have a range of professions including teaching, medical lab assistant, wildlife trust warden and science technician. Graduates have been employed by companies including NHS, New Zealand Department of Conservation and RSPB.

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