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Biological Sciences

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Biological Sciences encompasses many aspects of the biosciences from biochemical and molecular biological to environmental and behavioural biology.  It is centred on Darwinian theory as it applies to the chemistry of life; cell and tissue structure, function and physiology; genetics and mechanisms and pathways of evolution; biological diversity, systematics and conservation; form and function of microorganisms, protists, fungi, plants and animals; and ecology and behaviour.

Students who graduate with a degree in Biological Sciences achieve sufficient specialization in their final year (and particularly in their research project) to be candidates for a higher degree based on research.  The breadth of training at Stages 1 and 2 of Biological Sciences provides a good basis for many other careers in biology, including school teaching, agricultural or medical laboratory work, forensic science, nature conservation, etc.  The experience gained from applying the scientific approach to living organisms, solving numerical and practical problems, developing written and oral communication skills and using a wide range of sophisticated equipment will also help find employment in a variety of non-biological careers, such as public service administration, industrial management, accountancy and computing.  Many employers are looking for graduates in any discipline, provided they show academic confidence, the ability to communicate, handle quantitative data and solve problems, and have good social skills, a wide range of interests and a record of success.  We believe that studying for a degree in the School of Biological Sciences at Queen's will enable you to acquire and develop these qualities.

For more information on entry requirements and course content, please use the Undergraduate Course Finder.
Alternatively contact:

Head of School
The School of Biological Sciences
Medical Biology Centre
97 Lisburn Road
Belfast
BT9 7BL

Phone:  (028) 9097 5786
Email:  biosciences-ug@qub.ac.uk

Or use our on-line information request form.