Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences at Derby is diverse, fast moving and exciting
Hungry for knowledge?
Study Biological Sciences at Derby
And you'll meet staff who are recognised nationally and internationally for their high quality research and teaching.
Our courses cover all aspects of biological sciences from biology, conservation and zoology and with over 40 modules to choose from, you'll be able to study the subjects that interest you most.
- Our staff are active researchers in areas including molecular ecology, gynaecological cancers, insect behaviour, medical entomology, plant biotechnology and marine protozoa.
- Our research has been classed as 'of international significance'.
- There's lots of opportunities to take part in practical work in our laboratories, and also enjoy various fieldtrips in the UK and abroad.
- You can work in industry during your degree to help boost your CV and put you ahead in the job market.
Our courses:
- BSc (Hons) Biology - this is a practical course giving you plenty of opportunities to carry out lab and fieldwork.
- BSc (Hons) Zoology - where you can concentrate your studies in animal biology.
- Joint Honours Biology - you can study Zoology and combine it with any other degree in our Joint Honours scheme.
- Joint Honours Zoology - you can study Zoology and combine it with any other degree in our Joint Honours scheme.
Progress further, and study our masters degree:
- MSc Conservation Biology - you'll study why so many species are under threat and will develop skills in the management of species and the wider environment.
George McGavin finds new species
Professor George McGavin, our visiting Professor in Entomology has been in the media spotlight recently. He lead the scientific team on an exciting expedition to remote areas of New Guinea and helped to discover an amazing range of new species, including a new species of giant rat. The expedition was filmed by the BBC and was aired recently as "lost land of the Volcano", which has attracted large viewing figures and critical acclaim. For more information, see the BBC website.
Success for Biological Sciences in RAE 2008
We had a very successful submission to the Biological Sciences Unit into the UK Government's Research Assessment Exercise 2008.
The results showed that, although The Biological Sciences Research Group is relatively small, our research work is of significant quality. It should also be noted that Derby was the only post 1992 University in this region which made a successful submission Biological Sciences Unit of Assessment.
For more information see RAE 2008
