Biology and Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Durham University

With science and its challenges making today’s global headlines, studying this research-led modular degree will help you develop the necessary skills you’ll need to pursue a career in the science sector and beyond. Core and complimentary elements of both Biology and Psychology will be studied.The biological component of the degree curriculum links academic theory with practical experience, taught by subject specialists, whilst the elements of Psychology studied are designed to give you an understanding of the mind and behaviour. This will be linked so that you can see the biological mechanisms that underlie people’s behaviour.In Year 1 you will study the fundamental aspects of biology and psychology that are the basics for understanding these scientific fields. Biology will include fundamental aspects of biology including genetics and physiology, whilst in psychology lectures will cover either cognitive and biological or social and developmental topics. You will also develop research methods and statistical analysis skills.Year 2 consolidates core understanding and concentrates on providing the skills required for research-led learning. Topics covered in psychology will include cognitive, biological, social and developmental psychology, and you will develop and advance your research methods and statistics. Biology sees you deepen your knowledge of molecular biology and physiology.The final year strengthens the link between learning and research, with taught content directly linked to the research being carried out in the departments. Complete your academic journey with a choice between undertaking an in-depth review and examining how it is applied to real-world issues problem, or our distinctive interdisciplinary enterprise module where you can delve into an area that resonates with your passions and leverages the skills honed throughout the course.Students pick optional modules around those that interest them to give a theme/ flavour to their studies.

Natural Sciences