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Life Sciences degrees in 2024

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Life Sciences BSc

Erasmus University College Netherlands

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Life Science and Technology Bachelor Degree

University of Groningen Netherlands

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Bachelor of Science (Life Sciences) Bachelor Degree

Flinders University Australia

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Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences Other UG Award, Undergraduate Foundation Programme

ONCAMPUS Southampton United Kingdom

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Healthcare Science (Life Sciences) BSc (Hons)

The University of Bradford United Kingdom

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Healthcare Sciences: Physiological Sciences/Life Sciences BSc (Hons)

University of Sunderland United Kingdom

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Life Sciences Applicable to Medicine (B900) BSc (Hons)

University of Liverpool United Kingdom

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Life Sciences BSc

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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Healthcare Science (Life Science) BSc (Hons)

University of Hertfordshire (UH) United Kingdom

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Healthcare Science (Life Science) BSc (Hons)

The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) United Kingdom

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Life Sciences Degrees

Study Life Sciences Degrees

If you are interested in the study of living things, such as biology, botany or zoology, then you are interested in life sciences. A degree in life sciences will give you a foundation in these broader life sciences, also including biochemistry, anatomy and physiology and ecology. You will be able to fine tune your interests and choose to focus on specialist subjects during your degree.

Graduates of Life Sciences degrees will develop strong analytical skills as well as critical thinking skills, which can lead to career paths in the healthcare sector, working in the pharmaceutical industry, teaching, conservation and animal welfare.

Your degree will be delivered in a mixture of modes, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and group projects. Depending on your course, you may also have the option to take part in a work placement. Modules you study could include:

  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Zoology
  • Anatomy
  • Ecology
  • Physiology

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