Biological Sciences

Biological Sciences is the broad discipline that encompasses the study of all living things, from single-celled bacteria and the molecular machinery within cells to the ecology of entire ecosystems and the evolutionary processes that have produced the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. It is a subject that is at once fundamental and applied, generating the basic scientific knowledge that underpins medicine, agriculture, environmental conservation, biotechnology, and our understanding of the planet's living systems.

At Glasgow Caledonian University, this four-year full-time programme gives you a thorough grounding across the biological sciences, developing your knowledge and skills progressively through cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, physiology, ecology, and evolution. The four-year structure allows you to build expertise to a high level, engaging with the discipline in depth and developing the laboratory skills, data analysis capabilities, and scientific reasoning that biological sciences employers and postgraduate programmes expect. Glasgow Caledonian's research culture and its connections to the life sciences sector in Scotland provide a strong professional context for your studies.

Graduates of Biological Sciences programmes are well prepared for a wide range of careers in the life sciences. These include roles in biomedical research, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, environmental monitoring and consultancy, food science, public health, science education, clinical laboratory science, and science communication. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study, whether a research degree in a specialist area of biology or a conversion to a professional qualification in areas such as medicine, veterinary science, clinical science, or teaching.

The breadth of the biological sciences degree means it serves as an excellent foundation for a wide range of further training and specialisation.