Biological sciences degree courses

Benefit from our expertise in biochemistry, microbiology, ecotoxicology, ecology, animal behaviour and evolution

Plymouth’s optional placement year really won me over when choosing a course – the flexibility they give you compared to other universities is second to none.

Discover how animal behaviour and welfare graduate Lianne Ottewell's dream placement to China inspired her to save moon bears held in captivity

It was fantastic to get the experience to design my own research project and to execute it in the field.

Alex Edwards, in the third year of his BSc (Hons) Conservation Biology degree, spent five months in the Costa Rican rainforests unravelling amphibian and reptile habitats for his dissertation research

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10 reasons to study biological sciences at Plymouth

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BField trips
(Placement opportunities
,Unique location
ÌPractical skills
ÊFriendly environment
ëFacilities
ÆCareer opportunities
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Our research expertise

Ecophysiology and Development Research Group

The Iberian wolf (Canis lupus subsp. signatus Cabrera) is a near-threatened subspecies of the grey wolf found in Portugal and Spain. Image courtesy of Shutterstock

Animal Behaviour Research Group

Ecology and Evolution Research Group

Environmental biotechnology induction - plant. Shutterstock.

Environmental and Applied Biology Research Group

I love the course as it meant I could do anything biology related. The lecturers are amazing; they are really helpful, so don't be afraid to ask them anything.

Ziad, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences student

Field trips are really important because they give us a chance to get out in the field, and we get really in-depth time with lecturers to absorb their knowledge, which is an amazing experience.

Hannah, BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

It is incredibly rewarding to see animals going from being on the brink of death to thriving and living the life they should be - which is what I witnessed with the young tamandua I cared for.

Louisa, BSc (Hons) Zoology, while on placement in the Amazon