Biological Sciences
Roehampton UniversityWhitelands College, United Kingdom
Course overview
Explore the world of living organisms and gain the specialist skills you need to tackle pressing global challenges, from climate change to infectious diseases. This programme combines scientific knowledge with practical experience and real-world insight, equipping you with the confidence and expertise to make an impact in diverse careers across healthcare, biotechnology, conservation and research. You’ll gain a strong foundation in essential laboratory and field techniques, including molecular methods such as PCR and spectrophotometry, microscopy and cellular analysis.
In the field, you’ll carry out ecological surveys and environmental monitoring, developing core research skills in experimental design, data interpretation and the use of statistical and computational tools. Did you know? We offer hands-on learning beyond the classroom, including fieldtrips to Wales and South Africa, so yo
Key highlights
- Laboratory training in PCR, spectrophotometry, microscopy and cellular analysis
- Ecological surveys and environmental monitoring carried out in the field
- Fieldtrips to Wales and South Africa
- Research skills in experimental design, data interpretation and statistics
- Use of statistical and computational tools for biological data
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics
Careers this course leads to
- Laboratory technician
- Biotechnology research assistant
- Conservation officer
- Ecologist
- Environmental monitoring officer
- Healthcare scientist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,628 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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