Course Overview
This degree offers you a diverse choice of modules in genetics, biomedicine, microbiology, ecology, physiology and conservation. You start your Biological Sciences degree studying modules such as Cell Structure and Function and Evolutionary Biology. The flexible nature of the course enables you to transfer to one of our more specialised degree programmes after your first year.
In your second year, you will take modules including Medical Microbiology and Populations to Ecosystems. In your final year we offer you courses including Biology of Ageing and Global Change Biology.
Our links with external research institutions, such as hospitals and industrial laboratories, add even greater texture to your experience.
The department had a relaxed atmosphere and all the staff were very friendly and supportive.
Career opportunities
Recent graduates have found work as microbiologists, immunologists and wildlife consultants. Others have gone on to further study in Biomedicine, Cell and Tissue Engineering and Conservation Management. Transferable skills are particularly useful in teaching as well as fields involving data analysis, such as accounting and finance.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartII (Year 2)
- Biochemical Techniques
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Cell Biology
- Cell Biology Techniques
- DNA Technology
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Environmental Physiology
- Environmental Physiology
- Evolution
- Evolution
- Genetics
- Genetics
- Medical Microbiology
- Medical Microbiology
- Microbiological Techniques
- Populations to Ecosystems
- Populations to Ecosystems
- Practical Physiology
- Principles of Biodiversity Conservation
- Principles of Biodiversity Conservation
- Research Design and Delivery
- Scotland Field Course
PartII (Year 3)
- Animal Behaviour
- Biological Sciences Research Project
- Biology of Ageing
- Bioscience Laboratory Project
- Bioscience Literature Review
- Cancer
- Cell Signalling 1
- Cell Signalling, Transport and Disease
- Cell cycle and stem cells
- Challenges and Solutions
- Conservation in Practice
- Ecophysiology of Host-pest Interactions
- Enhancing your Employability and Career Potential
- Environmental Pathogens
- Environmental Plant Biology
- Ethics in Biomedicine
- Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Issues in Conservation Biology
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology
- Neurobiology
- Pathobiology
- Protein Biochemistry
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Tropical Diseases
For more detailed module information please visit the Division of Biomedical and Life Sciences department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB.
To include two science A-levels from Biol/Chem/Comp/Env Sci/Geog/Maths/Physics/Psychology.
General Studies: Not accepted
Key skills: Not included in offer
GCSE: Maths (B) and English Language (C)
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
International Bacc: 35 points overall with 16 points from best three HL courses
IELTS: 6.0
BTEC: DDD/DDM
Mature students: Applications welcome. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
For details of how we evaluate international qualifications, please click here.
Financial Support
Lancaster University's priority is to support every student to make the most of their life and education. In addition to government maintenance loans, grants and national scholarships, Lancaster University offers a range of financial support for full time UK Undergraduate students from lower-income backgrounds. Many students each year will be entitled to bursaries or scholarships to help them with the cost of fees and/or living expenses.
The Lancaster Scholarship package is designed to reward the hard work and natural ability of full-time UK students applying to study with us regardless of their household income. Students achieving A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications) will receive a £1,000 per year Lancaster Scholarship during their undergraduate studies if they place us as their firm choice institution. Continuation of the Lancaster Scholarship is subject to satisfactory academic progression.
Our combined £5,000 bursary package will help students from England whose household incomes are less than £25,000 per year with fees and living costs.
Students from England eligible for our £5,000 bursary package will also be awarded a £3,000 Lancaster Scholarship if they achieve A*, A, A in their A-level examinations (or equivalent academic qualifications). This totals £8,000 of support for students during their studies.
For full details of the University's financial support packages including eligibility criteria, please visit our
fees and funding page.
