Biological Sciences
Biological sciences encompasses the scientific study of life in all its forms and at every scale, from the molecular mechanisms that govern how cells function to the ecological relationships between species and the environmental systems that sustain biodiversity. It is a discipline that asks fundamental questions about what organisms are, how they work, how they evolved and how they interact with one another and their environments. At a time when the boundaries between human activity and the natural world are under unprecedented pressure, the biological sciences have never been more important for understanding and addressing the challenges facing health, food security, conservation and climate adaptation.
At the University of Salford, this part-time programme allows you to develop a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us, studying alongside other commitments in a flexible format that makes this rigorous science degree accessible to a wider range of students. You will engage with the core areas of biological science, including cell and molecular biology, genetics, physiology, ecology and evolution, building a broad foundation before developing depth in areas that interest you most. A sandwich year and a year abroad are part of the programme, giving you sustained professional and international experience, while a work placement provides further direct exposure to scientific and environmental professional contexts.
Graduates from biological science programmes pursue careers in research and development in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and environmental sectors, in healthcare science, ecology and conservation, teaching, public health, food science and regulatory affairs. The combination of scientific rigour and breadth of knowledge that a biological sciences degree develops is valued across the life sciences and beyond. Postgraduate study in a specialist field, whether molecular biology, ecology, microbiology or environmental science, is a natural route for those who wish to develop expertise for research or specialist professional roles.