Biological Sciences with Research Placement BSc (Hons)

University of Huddersfield

Biological Sciences is the study of all living things, which includes multicellular organisms like humans, animals, and plants as well as microorganisms. As a biological sciences student you'll have the opportunity to study several core biological sciences modules, which include dynamic living systems, physiology and genomes and evolution.

Why Study Biological Sciences with Research Placement BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

You’ll be taught by leading biological sciences academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will allow you to gain hands-on experience, using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs.

Following your first two years, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year.

During this placement year, you’ll:

• Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally.
• Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies.
• Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future Biological Sciences career.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields, as well as for future study. You could work in medical research, medical genetics, the NHS, pharmaceuticals and more.

Professional Bodies

This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

This course is accredited at advanced level by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting in part the academic and experience requirement for the Membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol). Graduates can apply for membership of the Royal Society of Biology at Member (MRSB) level after two years of practice, rather than the usual three years, due to the significant research experience acquired.