BSc Biology and History and Philosophy of Science
Entry requirements
A level: ABB (specific subject requirements) BTEC: We will consider the level 3 QCF BTEC at Subsidiary Diploma level and above in combination with other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. IB: 34 points overall with 16 at Higher Level including 6 in Biology at Higher Level and 5 in Mathematics at Standard Level
About this course
BSc in Biology and History and Philosophy of Science, a biology and history and philosophy degree centred on the life sciences alongside historical and philosophical perspectives on scientific discovery. Core topics include Fieldwork and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete a final year project in either biology or the history of science and/or philosophy of science. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Cell Biology, Introduction to Genetics, The Diversity of Life and Introduction to the History of Science. The second year builds research capabilities with Developing Scientific Excellence and Research in History and Philosophy of Science, alongside optional pathways spanning ecology or medical history. The final year involves advanced study with Philosophy of Biology, supported by optional modules such as History and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence and Bioethics.
Modules
- Unlocking Scientific Success
- Introduction to Cell Biology
- Introduction to Genetics
- The Diversity of Life
- Exploring Whole Body Organism: Biology
- Introduction to the History of Science
- How Science Works
- Magic, Science and Religion
- History of Psychology
- Darwin, Germs and the Bomb
- Living With Technology
- History of Modern Medicine
- Thinking About Race
- The Mind
- Developing Scientific Excellence
- Research in History and Philosophy of Science
- Why Trust Science?
- Contested Solutions: Science and Global Challenges
- History of Psychiatry and Mental Illness
- How Plants Live
- Population, Community and Conservation Ecology
- Evolution, Adaptation and Behaviour
- Urban Ecology and Conservation Field Course
- Human Populations and Disease
- Final Year Project in either Biology or the History of Science and/or Philosophy of Science
- Philosophy of Biology
- Science Communication: History & Theory
- History of the Body
- Mind, Brain & Society
- History and Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
- Philosophical Issues in Technology
- Philosophy of the Social Sciences
- Philosophy of Modern Physics
- Bioethics
- Philosophy of Mind
- Philosophy of Sex and Relationships
- Advanced Topics in Ecology
- Advanced Topics in Behaviour
- Advanced Topics in Conservation Science
- Advanced Topics in Evolution
- Advanced Topics in Plant Science and Food Security