BSc (Hons) Biological Science with deferred choice of specialisation at Swansea University

This degree gives a first year spanning Biology, Zoology and Marine Biology so that students choose their specialisation before moving into the second year. It blends fieldwork, laboratory research and theory, from molecular scale to whole ecosystems. It is based on the Singleton Park Campus.

Department: School of Biosciences, Geography and Physics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Year Abroad  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first year covers the diversity of life, cellular and microbial biology, animal behaviour, ecology, evolution, genetics and the importance of the oceans, together with scientific writing and data presentation and analysis. At the end of year one students transfer to the Biology, Zoology or Marine Biology programme. Field courses run in locations including India, Borneo and the Red Sea.

Career pathways

Graduates have gone on to roles including biotechnologist, lecturer or teacher, microbiologist, nanotechnologist, ecologist, nature conservation officer, wildlife and education officer, hydrometry and telemetry officer, scientific technician, benthic taxonomist, writer, animal keeper, animal physiotherapist and soil scientist or crop technician, as well as sustainability, ecotourism and international organisations such as the UN, FAO, WWF, WHO and UNESCO. The degrees are accredited by the Royal Society of Biology.

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