As a biology student at Kent you study living organisms and their interactions with the environment, investigating life forms ranging from viruses and bacteria to complex animals and plants. You'll learn from inspirational academics working at the cutting-edge of research with access to fantastic facilities. Our Biology degree is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology (RBS).
You'll start by gaining an insight into key biological disciplines, including anthropology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, evolution, genetics, infection and immunity, microbiology, and the physiology of animals and plants. You'll gain expertise in laboratory practical work and the analysis and presentation of biological data.
Next you'll build on this knowledge and develop your skills as a bioscientist, covering areas such as animal form and function, plant physiology and adaptation, gene expression, infection and immunity, and microbial physiology.
In your final year, tailor your degree to your interests through optional modules and a research project of your choice, which may be laboratory, business, computing or communication based.
You can also add a sandwich year to your degree where you'll work in industry, giving you the chance to put into practice the skills you've learnt and build important connections. You can also expand your horizons with our year abroad, where you'll study at one of our partner institutions.
