Biology (R58)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years Biomedical sciencesBiology
About this course
This course is for those inspired by the natural world. Studying a biology degree will enable you to understand the foundations of life and the biological processes involved. Explore diverse subject areas from the cellular and molecular levels to whole organism survival. Biology encompasses all living species, explaining their diversity via evolutionary origins. It defines their anatomy and structure, describes their physiology and behaviour, and provides scientific rationales for their habitat requirements and ecosystem interactions.Awarded interim accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology – see Careers Gain a contemporary understanding of biology alongside scientific methods Acquire biological data handling, statistical analysis and technical report writing skills Develop investigative and laboratory skills using our state-of-the-art multi-award-winning OpenSTEM Labs Undertake practical home and field investigations
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3111 Laboratory technicians
2113 Biochemists and biomedical scientists
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians
1211 Managers and proprietors in agriculture and horticulture
2112 Biological scientists
9112 Forestry and related workers
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Biomedical sciences, Biology