What is biology?
Biology, or biological sciences, is the study of life and living organisms, from plants and animals to genes and evolution. It is about how things live and die and their vital processes that affect all aspects of life.
This natural science covers how living organisms interact with each other and their environments and is a subject that contains many different and unique fields.
From the study of insects, reptiles and fish, to the study of bacteria, parasites and viruses, there are a range of biology disciplines.
Why study biology?
There are a number of benefits to studying biology at undergraduate level:
Why study biology at Durham University?
You will get to be part of the University’s Department of Biosciences which studies all areas of biology and it ranks in the top 10 UK Biology Departments for research impact (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
Studying biology at Durham University means you will benefit from state-of-the-art tailor-made buildings that feature modern teaching facilities to enhance your learning experience.
You will have access to the latest technology for a variety of aspects of biology including:
- Transgenic studies
- DNA analysis and proteomics
- Bioinformatics
- Remote sensing
- Ecological field sampling
- Computer modelling
- Confocal laser scanning microscopy.
You will also have the advantage of having extensive woodlands and a botanic garden close by, perfect for fieldwork opportunities.