Biology

About this course

Biology is the science of life in all its forms, from the molecular mechanisms inside a single cell to the complex interactions of ecosystems spanning continents. It is a discipline of extraordinary breadth, encompassing genetics, evolution, ecology, microbiology, physiology, and the biochemistry of living systems. What unites these diverse fields is a set of shared questions about how living organisms are built, how they function, how they adapt and change over time, and how they interact with one another and with their environments. Studying biology means developing both a detailed scientific knowledge of the natural world and the investigative and analytical skills needed to extend that knowledge. At the University of Stirling, this four-year full-time programme takes advantage of the Scottish degree structure to give you depth and range across the biological sciences. You will devel

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 40% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
• 22 / 100Conservation and environment professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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