Course Overview
Taught jointly by our Biology tutors and academics from the Department of Psychology, this degree explores the biological processes which underpin human behaviour. You will gain a core knowledge of biology and psychology and can choose from a wide selection of modules, starting with modules such as Human Physiology and Cognitive Psychology in your first year and moving on to modules including Genetics and Brain and Behaviour in your second year. Animal Behaviour and Advanced Neuropsychology are options in your final year. Both elements of this degree programme equip you with a range of transferable communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
A degree from a prestigious university such as Lancaster will be a big boost for a future career
Career opportunities
Your biology training is relevant for careers in academic, industrial or medical research and opens up opportunities in the pharmaceutical and food industries or in environmental consultancy. Around half of our graduates use their skills in a commercial setting while half pursue work in scientific, teaching or caring professions.
Modules
Here are some of the current modules which are available during your studies at Lancaster:
PartI
PartII (Year 2)
- Biochemical Techniques
- Brain and Behaviour
- Cell Biology
- Cognitive Psychology
- DNA Technology
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Developmental Psychology
- Microbiological Techniques
- Research Design and Delivery
PartII (Year 3)
- Advanced Cognitive Psychology
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Advanced Human Neuropsychology
- Animal Behaviour
- Biological Sciences Research Project
- Biology of Ageing
- Cancer
- Cell Signalling 1
- Cell Signalling, Transport and Disease
- Cell cycle and stem cells
- Challenges and Solutions
- Conservation in Practice
- Dissertation with Work Placement
- Environmental Pathogens
- Ethics in Biomedicine
- Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Issues in Conservation Biology
- LEC Environmental Biology Dissertation
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular and Biochemical Parasitology
- Neurobiology
- Pathobiology
- Protein Biochemistry
- Tropical Diseases
For more detailed module information please visit the Lancaster Environment Centre department website.
Entry Requirements
A-level: AAB. To include two science A-levels from Biol/Chem/Comp/Geog/Maths/Physics/Psychology.
General Studies: Not accepted
Key skills: Not included in offer
GCSE: Maths and English Language, grade B
Scottish Highers: ABBBB
Irish Leaving Cert: Offers will be made on the basis of 5 or 6 Higher level subjects. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office (01524 592028) for further information
International Bacc: 35 points overall with 16 points from best three HL courses
IELTS: 6.5
BTEC: DDD/DDM
Mature students: Applications welcome
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.
