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All courses in Biology

Explore all the undergraduate qualifications we offer, from certificates through to diplomas and degrees, in biology.

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Honours Degrees (10)

  1. BSc (Honours) Biology
  2. BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Biology)
  3. BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences
  4. BSc (Honours) Environmental Science
  5. BSc (Honours) Environmental Science (Environmental Management)
  6. BSc (Honours) Geography and Environmental Science
  7. BSc (Honours) Health Sciences
  8. BSc (Honours) Sport, Fitness and Coaching
  9. BSc (Honours) Combined STEM
  10. BA/BSc (Honours) Open degree

Integrated Masters (1)

An integrated masters combines undergraduate and postgraduate study.

  1. Master of Environmental Science

Diplomas of Higher Education (7)

  1. Diploma of Higher Education in Biology
  2. Diploma of Higher Education in Natural Sciences
  3. Diploma of Higher Education in Environmental Science
  4. Diploma of Higher Education in Health Sciences
  5. Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness
  6. Diploma of Higher Education in Combined Professional Studies
  7. Diploma of Higher Education Open

Foundation Degrees (1)

Foundation degrees often have a practical focus. We offer an equivalent Diploma of Higher Education, more appropriate if you live or work in Scotland.

  1. Foundation Degree in Combined Professional Studies

Certificates of Higher Education (5)

  1. Certificate of Higher Education in Natural Sciences
  2. Certificate of Higher Education in Environment
  3. Certificate of Higher Education in Health Sciences
  4. Certificate of Higher Education in Sport, Fitness and Management
  5. Certificate of Higher Education Open

Open University Certificates (1)

Study biology as part of our 60-credit 1-year health sciences certificate.

  1. Certificate in Health Sciences

Biology modules

OU level 1

  1. Contemporary topics in science
  2. Environment: journeys through a changing world
  3. Human biology: a body in balance
  4. Questions in science
  5. Working with people in sport and fitness

OU level 2

  1. Cell and molecular biology
  2. Chemistry in life: food, water and medicines
  3. Environmental science
  4. Human biology
  5. Investigating human health and disease
  6. The biology of survival
  7. Investigative approaches in biology and chemistry

OU level 3

  1. Biological science: from genes to species
  2. Environment: responding to change
  3. Evaluating contemporary science
  4. Science project module: biology
  5. Signals and perception: the science of the senses
  6. Terrestrial ecosystems

Access modules

  1. Science, technology and maths Access module
  2. Science, technology and maths Access module: fast track