Biosciences Rapid developments in life sciences mean that almost all areas of our life will be increasingly influenced by DNA-based technologies. With an ever expanding population, we also need biologists capable of cataloguing and conserving plant and animal life on Earth. At the University of Portsmouth you will receive an excellent scientific education from academics who are leading researchers in their field and committed teachers alike, equipping you with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will allow you to excel. Environmental Science In this discipline area you will study how the Earth works, how it has changed and how this information can be used to aid civilisation and economic development. In many parts of the world, geological hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and tsunamis present major risks to life, infrastructure and livelihoods. Dedicated, dynamic staff will show you how to 'read' the landscape, understand how it was formed and how life evolved on this planet. Pharmacology Pharmacology at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 15th in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2014). The University of Portsmouth has a reputation as one of the best Schools of Pharmacy in the country. The University of Portsmouth's laboratory facilities have recently been boosted by an investment of £1 million to include an aseptic manufacturing area and equipment for a full range of pharmaceutical, chemical and biomedical techniques. Psychology Psychology at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 27th in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2014). The Department's research centres and expert research groups, led by internationally renowned academics, underpin the teaching on these courses. Those BSc (Hons) Psychology and Forensic Psychology students, who graduate with a 2:2 or above, are eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and Graduate Basis for Registration, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Sport Sciences Sports Science at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 9th in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2014). It is important that sports professionals have studied their subject to the highest level in order to flourish in the increasingly important global sports community and business. These courses cover a wide range of issues along with a basic knowledge of sport and physical activity and you will also study the issues and theories that underpin and drive the sports agenda. This subject area has been placed in the top ten in every National Student Survey since 2005. It is one of the world's leading centres for research into the effects of environmental extremes upon human performance.

Biologist Clinical Biochemist Clinical Psychologist Energy Conservation Officer Environmental Education Officer Environmental Manager Immunologist Forensic Psychologist Forensic Scientist Health Psychologist Microbiologist Nature Conservation Occupational Psychologist Pharmacologist Research Scientist Sports Coach/Instructor Sports Development Officer Sport and Exercise Scientist Toxicologist Water Quality Scientist