Biosciences
Top 20 in the UK for world-leading research in Biological Sciences
REF 2021, based on 4-star research
Top 10 in the world for Ecology
9th in the ShanghaiRankings Global Rankings of Academic Subjects 2022
Explore the spectrum of biological and biomedical sciences, taught by internationally-renowned experts
Opportunities to undertake study abroad or a year’s placement in business or industry
Degrees at Streatham Campus, Exeter
Degrees at Penryn Campus, Cornwall
Biosciences at Streatham Campus
Biosciences at Penryn Campus
Explore the spectrum of biological and biomedical sciences, taught by internationally renowned experts in subjects at the frontiers of science. You’ll learn subjects across biology such as evolution, conservation, ecology, whole organism biology, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, computational biology and biological chemistry.
Our teaching introduces new concepts in systems biology and describes how fundamental research is both commercialised in the biotechnology industry and applied practically in the fields of ecology and conservation.
We offer an extensive range of field courses in exciting local, national and international destinations. Students also have the opportunity to include a professional placement or a paid year in industry as part of their degree.
Being able to learn about real-world issues from the people researching them is amazing. The academics are really passionate about their subjects. The ecology lecturers, in particular, are brilliant. I can now fully appreciate the pressures facing the environment, and the world-class science going on in the background looking for the solutions.
Luke
BSc Biological Sciences with Professional Placement, Streatham Campus
The thing I enjoy most about my studies is when you take a module around a topic that really resonates with you. There’s nothing more empowering as a biosciences student than learning the ‘ins and outs’ of a topic area you’re wildly passionate about, taught by someone who’s made it their life’s work.
Betty
BSc Conservation Biology and Ecology, Penryn Campus
