BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences with foundation year and professional training year in Guildford United Kingdom | University of Surrey

In this program, you'll explore biological structures and functions across different scales, ranging from molecular to cellular levels, all the way up to entire organisms, communities, and ecosystems. Your first year will cover essential bioscience topics, providing a strong foundation for the rest of your studies. In the second year, you can focus on animal biology and ecology, cellular and molecular sciences, or infection and immunity. You also have the option to select from diverse modules like analytical biochemistry, cellular microbiology, or neuroscience. The third year deepens your expertise in your chosen specialization or broader field, covering advanced topics such as pharmacology, genetics, and human environmental impact. Additionally, you'll undertake a research project, applying the practical, analytical, and presentation skills you've acquired.

Fieldwork is a key component, taking place both on campus and at external locations. You'll visit sites like Birdworld, the Natural History Museum, Merristwood College, the Millennium Seedbank, and the Surrey Wildlife Trust, gaining hands-on experience in real-world settings. Our state-of-the-art £12.5 million Innovation for Health Learning Laboratory enhances your practical training, with TV screens demonstrating experimental techniques and scientific protocols.

Equipped with cutting-edge industry tools, the lab allows you to perform a wide variety of experiments. These include analyzing biotechnological microorganisms and disease-causing pathogens, investigating cell biology to understand tissue composition, and examining molecular biology to study gene function, biochemistry, and regulation. You'll conduct your first experiment within the initial two weeks of the program.