BSc (Hons) Biology at Anglia Ruskin University

Study the science of life – a varied and exciting discipline that takes you from the molecular to whole organisms and entire ecosystems. Accommodation guarantee and commuter support Guaranteed accommodation for Cambridge, Chelmsford and Writtle starters, and support for commuting students. Whether your interests lie in cell, molecular and laboratory biology; genetics, evolution and bioinformatics; plants, microbes and biotechnology; or whole organisms, environments, and field skills, on this course you’ll learn to evaluate aspects of all life on earth, including the ways it is under threat.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Explore the fundamentals of cells, molecules, and organisms; genetics and evolution; ecology and sustainability; and mathematics and statistics for scientists. In Year 2, you can start to specialise through a range of optional modules. Year 1: Animal Physiology and Behaviour, General Microbiology, Introduction to Ecology and Conservation, Mathematics for the Biosciences, Principles of Biology, Continuing Professional Development (Level 4). Year 2: Field Skills in Biology, Invertebrate Biology, Laboratory Techniques in DNA Manipulation, Plants and Microbial Sciences, Preparation for Research, Principles of Genetics, Ruskin Module; options include Animal Health and Disease, GIS and Spatial Ecology, Marine and Terrestrial Communities. Year 3: Undergraduate Project, Biogeography, Comparative Ecophysiology, Professional Field Ecology, Sustainable Land Management, Wildlife Conservation; options include Microbial Pathogenicity, Molecular Cell Biology.

Career pathways

Alongside a comprehensive knowledge of life on earth, on this course you’ll gain practical laboratory, data science, bioinformatic and field skills. You’ll also develop crucial skills such as teamwork, communication, and problem-solving.

Official programme page