Biology

Biology at Bristol is a discipline studied in its full breadth and depth, from the molecular mechanisms of life to the ecological networks that connect species across entire ecosystems. It is the science of living organisms in all their remarkable diversity: how they are built, how they function, how they reproduce and evolve, and how they interact with each other and with their physical environments. Biology underpins medicine, agriculture, conservation, biotechnology, and environmental science, and the questions it investigates are among the most important facing humanity.

At the University of Bristol, this three-year, full-time degree exposes you to that full range. You will study enzymes and biochemistry, genetics and evolution, animal and plant biology, microbiology, and ecological interactions, developing an integrated picture of the biological world at every level of organisation. Bristol is a research-intensive university with particular strengths across the life sciences, and the programme benefits from that environment of inquiry and discovery.

You will develop laboratory and field skills alongside the analytical and quantitative abilities that modern biology demands. The typical entry tariff of 152 points reflects strong academic expectations for a rigorous science degree.

Biology graduates from Bristol move into careers in research, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, conservation and environmental science, healthcare, education, and science communication. Many go on to postgraduate study to specialise in a particular area of biology or to pursue professional training in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, or clinical science. The breadth of the undergraduate programme means you leave with a comprehensive understanding of the living world and the analytical skills to investigate it, providing a flexible foundation for a wide range of careers in and beyond the life sciences.