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5 reasons to study biosciences at Bath

From a great student experience to graduate job prospects, there are lots of reasons to study biosciences at Bath. Here are our top 5.

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Our Biosciences courses at Bath bring together knowledge and understanding of life at all scales, from ecosystems and populations to their molecular components, preparing you for a career tackling the world's biggest challenges.

We offer three biosciences courses:

  • Biology studies life on all scales, from the molecular to the global ecosystem, but with a focus on evolution acting at the level of DNA.
  • Biochemistry explores the molecular processes within and related to living organisms. It's a laboratory-based science.
  • Biomedical sciences covers human health and the causes, prevention and treatment of disease, studied from the molecular details in the body to the symptoms and pathology of disease.

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Here are our top 5 reasons to study biosciences at Bath.

1. Gain a broad foundation and specialise later in your course

Whichever course you choose, in the first year you’ll gain a foundation in biosciences through a set of core units.

Choose between courses in Biology, Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences.

You'll gain a fundamental knowledge base in the first year which you can use to decide the area of biosciences you’d like to specialise in later in the course.

You also have the flexibility to switch between our biology and biochemistry courses after the first year.

We also offer undergraduate master's options for all three subjects.

2. Go on a professional placement

Improve your employability and take advantage of our strong links with industry on a placement.

All of our biosciences courses are offered with the option to go on placement, with many being paid or funded.

With over 50 years of experience offering placements and links with some of the world’s leading research institutions and global companies, you can apply for a wide range of professional placements, from lab-based to marketing roles.

Recent employers include GSK, Harvard University, Lilly, Pfizer, Royal Botanic Gardens, and the University of Sydney. Some students even get to publish their work in a scientific journal as a result of their placement.

You will receive dedicated support from our specialist placements team when you're looking for, and throughout, your placement.

3. Excellent job prospects

All of our courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to embark on a successful career in the biosciences.

Many of our graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the biosciences. Job titles have included:

  • Laboratory Technician
  • Field Biologist
  • Biochemist
  • Drug Safety Scientist/Case Manager
  • Waste Water Scientist
  • Clinical Research Associate
  • Healthcare Scientist
  • Quality Control Microbiologist
  • Associate Medical Writer

Find out more about what our biology graduates go on to do, what our biochemistry graduates go on to do and what our biomedical sciences graduates go on to do.

Biological Sciences at Bath is ranked top 5 for graduate prospects in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.

4. Learn from top researchers with top facilities

Our teaching staff are heavily engaged in life sciences research which means our courses are kept up-to-date and you'll benefit from discussions around the latest thinking in biosciences. You'll choose a final-year project in one of these areas, working closely with an active researcher in the field.

The Department is also home to a world-leading centre for evolutionary biology research, the Milner Centre for Evolution.

Watch as our current students talk about what it's like studying a biosciences course at Bath and take a tour of our facilities.

Biosciences Undergraduate Facilities Tour from University of Bath on Vimeo.

5. Experience a highly ranked course and university

Study at a top 10 UK university with a reputation for research and teaching excellence.

Find out more about studying biosciences at Bath

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