Biological Sciences
Biological Sciences at Derby is diverse, fast moving and exciting
BSc (Hons) Biology and BSc (Hons) Zoology are recognised by the Society of Biology
Professor Karim Vahed's inaugural lecture
A range of different courtship gifts in the animal kingdom are examined, listen to the podcast to find out more.
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.
- BSc (Hons) Human Biology - our new course focusing on the human aspects of 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:
- MRes (Biological Sciences) - you'll undertake your own original research project in an area of your choice which will enhance your career opportunities.
- 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.
Highly recognised courses
Our biological sciences courses are recognised by the Society of Biology, which means that you'll meet their requirements for Associate Membership of the Society of Biology when you graduate and you'll be able to apply for full membership when you have appropriate professional experience.
Interesting field studies
You'll have opportunities to do fieldwork in many interesting places in the UK and abroad. You could go on a seal watch on the east coast, study animal interaction at Twycross Zoo, spend a week undertaking a project in Majorca or study how plants adapt to their environment at the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Academics who are world class researchers
We pride ourselves on making sure you receive the best we can give. You will be taught by academic staff with excellent research records. All the staff in our department are dedicated to putting their students first. They use their research to inform their teaching so that their research informs your undergraduate curriculum.
Inspiring research
The research in our department was found to be of 'international significance' by the Government Research Assessment Exercise. We're spearheading research in many fields, including the function and evolution of nuptial feeding and aggression in insects, molecular conservation genetics and evolutionary biology, modelling biodiversity and ecosystem function, plant conservation biotechnology, interactions of toxic metals with biota, aquatic ecology and plankton assemblages in marine waters, ecology and conservation of vascular plants. Take a look at some our latest research news.
