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Biology
Key Information
Why study this course?

Biology at Keele focuses on the amazing world of organisms – from
how they’ve evolved to their relationships with the environment and
each other.
Keele takes a broad approach to biology, examining the diversity
of life and its evolution from the geological past. You’ll consider the
complexity of biological processes and mechanisms at molecular, cellular,
organismal and ecosystem levels, exploring related philosophical and
ethical issues. You’ll sample, record and analyse data in the field and in
our excellent labs, and learn how biology can help to improve the quality
and sustainability of life. Complete this course over three years, or add
an extra year with an industrial work placement between the second
and third year. You can choose to study Biology at Keele as a single
honours programme or combined with another subject for dual honours
(including major and minor routes).

Indicative modules

First year
• Diversity of Life
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Ecology and Environment
Second year
• Life at the Extremes
(includes a field course)
• Research and Analytical Skills
• Animal Adaptations
• Current Topics in Biology
Third year
• Life Sciences Research Project
(Experimental and Dissertation)
• Trees in Their Environment
• Fish Biology
• Applied Insect Ecology
• Case Studies in Biotechology*

What will this mean
for my future?

Biology at Keele offers both
breadth and depth of knowledge,
preparing you for a range of
directly or indirectly related
careers. You might work as
a research scientist, as an
environmental consultant,
conservationist, in quality control
areas of the food industry, in the
pharmaceutical industry or as a
scientific writer. If you choose
to do this course over four
years, you’ll graduate with the
advantage of a significant level
of work experience in biology
to take to potential employers.

*Modules only available
for single honours students

Course type

Single honours, dual honours,
major, minor
For information on dual
honours combinations
please visit www.keele.ac.uk/
ugcourses or page 158

Course duration

Three years or four years
with Applied Life Science
Placement

Indicative entry
requirements
Single honours ABB

Dual honours, major, minor
ABB to BBB
For further information on
entry requirements please
visit www.keele.ac.uk/
entryrequirements

Study abroad
Yes

96%

Overall Student
Satisfaction
(2015 NSS)

Tyanna Gittins

Biology and Physical Geography, graduated 2013
My Keele degree has certainly allowed me to blossom, and gain confidence within the working
world. Both schools offered modules to suit all tastes and specialisms and a fantastic range
of field courses. Most of all, staff show great belief, support and help you to grow not only
academically, but as a person too. For me, it made for a fantastic experience, leaving me with fond
memories of my time at Keele. A few months after graduating from Keele, I was offered a position
at an Environmental Organisation as a "Green Energy Officer". Keele made me...who I am today.

For more course information please visit

keele.ac.uk/lifesci

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