Biology

Biology is the science of life in all its forms, from the molecular machinery of cells to the ecological networks that sustain entire biomes. It asks how living organisms are built, how they function, how they evolved, and how they interact with each other and with their environments. The discipline ranges from the study of individual genes and proteins to the dynamics of populations and ecosystems, and it underpins medicine, agriculture, conservation, biotechnology, and environmental policy.

At the University of Hull, you will study biology across this full range over three years full-time, developing both laboratory and fieldwork skills alongside the conceptual and analytical understanding that the subject requires. You will gain practical experience in real scientific contexts, learning to collect and interpret data, design experiments, and communicate findings to different kinds of audiences. Hull's location gives you access to a range of field sites and natural environments that enrich the practical dimension of the course, and the department has a strong reputation for teaching quality.

The programme covers the core areas of biology, including genetics, ecology, physiology, evolution, and cell biology, and gives you the flexibility to explore topics that particularly interest you as the course progresses. The typical entry tariff is 104 UCAS points.

Biology graduates go on to a wide variety of careers. Many enter the life sciences sector, working in research, quality assurance, laboratory management, or technical roles in pharmaceutical, food, and environmental companies. Conservation and environmental management, science education, science communication, public health, and clinical laboratory science are other common paths.

The research and analytical skills that biology develops also transfer into science policy, healthcare management, and data-intensive roles. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in biology, ecology, molecular science, medicine, or related fields.