Whichever course you choose, in the first year you’ll gain a foundation in biosciences through a set of core units.
We offer 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.
There's flexibility to switch between our biology and biochemistry courses after the first year.
We also offer undergraduate master's options for all three subjects.
Current students talk about what it's like studying a biosciences course at Bath.
Take advantage of our strong links with industry and go on a placement as part of your studies.
Most of our students go on placement and in 2021-22, most of those were paid or funded.
We have over 50 years of experience offering placements and links with some of the world’s leading research institutions and global companies. Recent employers include GSK, Harvard University, Lilly, Pfizer, Royal Botanic Gardens, and University of Sydney.
You’ll be able to apply for a wide range of placements, ranging from lab-based to marketing roles. Some students even get to publish their work in a scientific journal as a result of their placement.
Our specialist placements team offers dedicated support when you're looking for a placement and throughout your placement.
‘My placement year has really taught me about what it's like to do a PhD which is what I want to do now.’
All of our courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to embark on a successful career in the biosciences.
Many biosciences graduates have gone on to have successful careers in the biosciences. Job titles have included:
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 5th for graduate prospects in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Our staff are active researchers in their field.
Our teaching staff are heavily engaged in research which means our courses are kept up-to-date and you'll benefit from discussions around the latest thinking in biosciences. It's inspiring to be taught by someone who's an expert in their field.
The Department is also home to a world-leading centre for evolutionary biology research, the Milner Centre for Evolution.
You'll choose a final year project in one of these areas, working closely with an active researcher in the field.
We are a top 10 UK university with a reputation for research and teaching excellence.
Biological sciences at Bath is ranked 7th in the Complete University Guide 2024. It's ranked 9th for student satisfaction in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024.
Bath is ranked 5th best university in the UK overall in the Complete University Guide 2024 and 6th best overall by the Guardian University Guide 2024.
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