The MBiol is a new programme offering breadth of study from cellular level through human biology to the global environment. It offers the same core options as Biomedical Science and Biological Science with further modules from year two onwards. These include Cancer Therapeutics – taught by a leading writer Lauren Pecorino, and Neuroscience – which explores conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. There is also the option to graduate after three years with a BSc Hons Biology degree. You will benefit from small laboratory class sizes and tutor support, as well as opportunities to attend lectures from other programmes such as biomedical science, human nutrition, pharmaceutical science, geography and environmental science. It also offers field work and practical laboratory opportunities. Outcomes The aims of the programme are to develop: A multidisciplinary understanding of biology, from molecular to global level The learning, analytical, critical, and presentational skills to support career development The ability to investigate, document and analyse living systems and understand underlying philosophical, ethical and scientific paradigms The knowledge portfolio and skills needed to thrive in industry, academia or public sector Employment opportunities in the biomedical science, biotechnology, environmental consultancy, agribusiness and sustainable development sectors. The MBiol makes you valuable to an employer because of the emphasis on research with two original projects required in year three and four. International opportunities Students have benefited from laboratory based experience in Spain, Turkey, United States and France. You can also apply for an extra diploma of industrial practice when you complete a placement.

Employment opportunities are available in industrial and medical research. You could also create health or environmental policy, or work as a consultant, normally for companies and non-governmental organisations. You may also pursue careers in teaching and writing for scientific journals. After this programme, you could also apply for medical school and qualify as a doctor in four years, or become a physician's associate and qualify in two years. You can also progress straight to PhD level following this programme.