* placement year fee
Biological science asks deeper questions about the human body and challenges facing humankind such as;
Why are some people more prone to certain diseases and medical conditions than others?
How can we ensure that people remain healthier as they get older?
Why do bacteria evolve to defend themselves against antibiotics and what can we do about it in the future?
In its attempt to answer these questions, biology encompasses many areas of scientific study such as living organisms, life cycles, adaptations, and the environment. Biological science also incorporates a wealth of exciting and diverse topics from biochemistry and biotechnology to genetics, microbiology and physiology.
Biological Sciences at Aston offers you an incredible mix of top-quality teaching, world class research and the opportunity to gain real world experience with our optional placement year.
You can choose to study this course with BSc 3 years or 4 years with placement year
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Year 1
Study a range of key bioscience topics where you will gain knowledge of the structure, function, synthesis and degradation of biomolecules, how genetic material is stored and inherited, and how to work safely in a laboratory setting.
Core modules:
Year 2
Build your knowledge gained in your first year, as well as discovering exciting new topics all while developing the skills to apply fundamental biological concepts to experimental and real world problems.
Core modules:
Placement year
Placement (optional)
Opportunity to gain valuable career boosting experience by setting your studies in a real world context of a working environment alongside professionals.
This course is available as 3 year BSc without placement, or 4 year BSc with integrated sandwich placement. Both options are available to home, EU, and international students.
Our students have completed placements in:
Year 4
BSc final year/penultimate MBiol year
Develop the skills required to complete a substantial original research project and choose from a selection of advanced subjects those that most suit your future career aspirations.
Core modules:
In addition, you will complete three of the following modules*:
Final year MBiol (optional)
Complete a substantial six-month research project, where you will get the opportunity to work alongside postgraduates and post-doctoral fellows in addition to studying advanced masters level modules.
Core modules:
In addition, you will complete one/two (dependent on credit mix) of the following modules*:
Our graduates enter a wide range of professional careers, including:
In addition to scientific positions, some graduates enter general management and personnel work, as well as product development and marketing, while others move into teaching, continue with further research or study including MSc and PhD qualifications.
Recent destinations include:
Insurance Single: 300 GBP/year
