Biosciences
Discover our range of bioscience courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
Jump to courses: Undergraduate | Postgraduate taught | Postgraduate research
Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in biosciences at the University. Discover our undergraduate biosciences courses below.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in biosciences at the University. Discover our postgraduate biosciences courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
Open days
Book an open day to find out what it’s like to be a student here and make the right decision about your next step.
95% of our graduates are in employment or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers
Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities including our state of the art labs.
School and facilities
Bioscience labs
Explore the form and function of animals and plants, or train in the diagnosis, monitoring, treatment and prevention of disease in humans.
Cutting edge technology
Including flow cytometry, microplate analysis, PCR tests, cold storage, incubation, microscopy and imaging. It incorporates a range of features to comply with Category 2 lab work, enabling work across a range of pathogens associated with human diseases.
Trips
If you have an interest in field research, you’ll have the opportunity to progress from field training in the UK in Year 1 to overseas field research in Year 2 and field placements in Year 3, spanning the savannah of South Africa, the tropical rainforests of Borneo or mountains of Switzerland.
Biosciences FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about biosciences degrees.
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If you have an interest in biology, environmental studies and the practical theory behind how the world works, then a biosciences degree at University of Gloucestershire will allow you to expand your knowledge and progress within your chosen subject.
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Fundamentally, many of the issues the world faces today are biological. Whether you are interested in food security and sustainability, antibiotic resistance, biodiversity loss, preventing pandemics or conservation, our courses can be tailored to meet your ambitions.
At University of Gloucestershire, we focus on our students, have small class sizes and excellent facilities.
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We offer a range of bioscience degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level. At undergraduate level we offer the following degrees:
• Biology BSc (Hons)
• Biomedical Science BSc (Hons)
• Ecology and Environmental Science BSc (Hons)
• Wildlife Conservation Biology BSc (Hons)
• Zoology BSc (Hons)At postgraduate level we offer:
• Applied Ecology MSc, PgCert, PgDip
• Secondary Education Biology PGCEMRes and PhD opportunities
A Master’s by Research or Doctorate in Environmental Sciences here at Gloucestershire enables students to specialise in areas of ecology, conservation, biomedical science and biology.
If you are interested in completing your postgraduate research degree with us, please contact Matt Wood, Postgraduate Lead or if you know the staff member you are interested in working with, contact them directly via our staff profile pages.
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A biosciences degree can set you up for a wide range of career opportunities, including:
• Microbiologist
• Biotechnologist
• Wildlife manager
• Conservation biologist
• Teacher/Researcher
• Ecological Consultant. -
Interested in applying for one of our biosciences courses? Applications for undergraduate degrees are made through UCAS, while applications for postgraduate degrees are made directly to the university.
• How to apply for an undergraduate degree
• How to apply for a postgraduate degree
If you are interested in the PGCE in Secondary Education Biology, you need to apply via the gov.uk website.
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