
Biological sciences
The rich ecology of Wales provides the perfect environment to develop and hone your skills as a biologist. Combining scientific theory and practical lab and field work, this fascinating subject will give you a greater understanding of the world around you and how it works.
Why study with us
Flexibility
Our innovative, research-driven degree programmes are highly flexible, enabling you to tailor your course to suit your interests.
World-leading research
Our School plays a lead role in several University Research Institutes and runs a conservation focused field centre in Borneo, Malaysia.
Career prospects
93% of our graduates reported that they were in employment and/or further study within six months of graduation (2016/17).
Courses
Entry year
Biology at Cardiff University offered a wide-range of first year modules which allowed me to discover my main interests and enthusiasm of the subject. This allowed the appropriate specialism in the second and final year.

Learning from the best
The world faces unprecedented challenges to sustain ecosystems and keep its growing population healthy. Bioscience has a crucial role to play in understanding the underlying mechanisms and researching solutions.
At the School of Biosciences, you are taught by world-leading research and will gain hands-on experience.
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Building a career
From cancer researchers to carnivore keepers, environmentalists to science bloggers, our graduates go on to enjoy a wide range of successful and rewarding careers.
We support students to develop the scientific knowledge, hands-on experience, and transferable skills required by employers in today’s global job market.
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