Biological Sciences

About this course

Biological sciences is the study of life in all its forms, from the molecular mechanisms that underpin cellular function to the ecological processes that shape ecosystems and the evolutionary forces that have produced the diversity of living things on earth. It is one of the broadest disciplines in science, encompassing genetics, cell biology, microbiology, physiology, ecology, biochemistry, developmental biology, and evolutionary biology, and it is a subject where fundamental research is perpetually generating new knowledge with practical implications for medicine, agriculture, conservation, and the biotechnology industries. At Cardiff University, this three-year full-time programme gives you a broad and rigorous grounding in the core areas of biological science before allowing you to explore specialisations in greater depth as the degree progresses. Cardiff has strong research experti

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 60% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 20% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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