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Biology degrees

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Whether you're passionate about environmental conservation, medical advancements, or biotechnology, studying Biology at Lancaster will help you play a crucial role in shaping a better future.

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Biology courses

Learn more about our biology degrees from current students, and hear about their experience of studying at Lancaster.

Learning on location

Fieldwork is an exciting opportunity to explore locations in the UK and overseas and gather and analyse your own research data.

  • Isle of Cumbrae

    Based on the Isle of Cumbrae in the Firth of Clyde, you will gain practical expertise in marine ecological research and experience in conducting independent scientific investigations in real-world environments.

  • Kenya

    Based in the beautiful Rift Valley, you'll explore the staggering biodiversity of local aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, at the same time considering how best to monitor and protect it.

  • Eden Project, Cornwall

    This week-long residential field trip explores the flora, fauna, and soil ecology of Cornwall, and the conservation efforts underway to restore the natural habitats of this unique region.

  • Local field excursions

    We make the most of Lancaster’s fantastic location. Our local surroundings are a ‘living laboratory’ of coasts, moorland, mountains and rivers which provide an unrivalled environment for studying diverse ecosystems.

How will I learn?

  • Lectures and tutorials

    Lectures introduce the key issues and findings in each topic and are delivered by subject experts, whilst small group tutorials where you will acquire the key skills needed for your degree.

  • Academic support

    You will be assigned an Academic Tutor, who you will meet regularly throughout your degree to discuss your progress, develop your interests and discuss future career options.

  • Labs and workshops

    Put your learning into practice, and become skilled in using equipment and techniques, to give you a solid understanding of the theory covered in lectures.

  • Assessment

    Assessment is an ongoing process and varies across modules. It could include laboratory reports, essays, independent project reports, group presentations, multiple-choice tests and exams.

  • Research with impact

    The academics you’ll learn from are experts in their respective fields. Their research is shaping our understanding of the world and this feeds into our degrees, ensuring your education is informed by cutting-edge thinking.

Your future career

From jungles to oceans, hospitals to classrooms, a degree in biology opens up a world of career opportunities.

Examples of the types of careers pursued by our graduates include:

Biotechnologist Microbiologist Research Scientist
Forensic Scientist Marine Biologist Nature Conservation Officer
Soil Scientist Water Quality Scientist Wildlife Conservationist
Zoologist Food Technologist Environmental Consultant
Teacher Research Ecologist Laboratory Technician

Some roles may require further training

Postgraduate study

Many of our students go on to postgraduate study in a field they are passionate about, studying master’s degrees or PhDs in subjects like biomedicine, cancer research, microbiology or plant sciences.

Careers support

Whatever your career aspirations, we’ll strive to support you and enhance your employability. You’ll receive lifelong support from our careers team, which will help you to make connections with graduate employers and recent alumni.