Bioscience

This fascinating and unique course gives you both a grounding in fundamental biological science such as microbiology, biochemistry and cell biology, anatomy and physiology as well as more specialised knowledge and skills in various aspects of ecology, environmental biology and conservation.

Graduates from this course can enter the environmental biology industries in a range of different careers, such as ecological consultancy, waste management, wildlife ranger, renewable energy, zoological collection management, water treatment, ecotourism, conservation charities, wildlife rehab and rescue, government (e.g. defra, natural england), research institutes and universities, as well as going on to further study. our specialist employability modules will give you the edge over less experienced graduates when you start interviewing for jobs. at each level of the course there is an employability module designed to give you the skills you need to successfully enter the job market in a graduate level job. in the second year you will undertake a work placement for one semester at a workplace of your choice and which is related to your career goals. for example you may work for an animal charity, a conservation organisation such as the rspb or save the frogs, a zoo, an ecotourism venture, a veterinary surgeon, a waste management company, a sustainable business, or other organisation.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. London South Bank University has partnerships with the following companies: