Biology degrees abroad
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Biology degrees abroad
Open University
BSc (Honours) in Natural Sciences (Biology)
- Online United Kingdom
BSc
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
In this specialist route available in our BSc (Honours) Natural Sciences (Q64), you’ll explore diverse aspects of biology from cells to whole organisms, with further options to study subject areas such as human biology, or to explore the role of science in society. You’ll develop analytical and scientific literacy skills by carrying out practical work and a research project.
University of Southern Denmark
MSc in Biology
- Odense, Denmark
- Sønderborg, Denmark
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master's degree program in Biology combines a broad foundation in natural sciences with state-of-the-art knowledge and advanced experimental methodology within biology.
Canisius University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Buffalo, USA
BSc
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Simply stated, biology is the study of life. A complete education in biology requires a survey of the natural sciences that integrates ecology and evolution with organismal, cellular, and molecular biology. For a comprehensive, transformative education, biology students are engaged in rigorous classroom instruction as well as dynamic, hands-on research.
College of Alameda
Associate Degree in Biology
- Alameda, USA
Associate Degree
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
Biology courses satisfy the physical and life sciences requirements for transfer into four-year colleges and universities in majors other than biology and health science, and they satisfy the natural science requirement for an AA degree. You may also take biology courses to meet continuing education requirements in the health professions, or for personal interest.
Arizona State University
BS Biology
- Glendale, USA
- Phoenix, USA + 2 more
BSc
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
With interactive and interdisciplinary experiences, including opportunities to conduct hands-on research on cancer and Alzheimer's disease, you will gain invaluable insights into how life and physical sciences intersect in the real world. The BS program in biology with an emphasis on the natural sciences examines these disciplines through experiential learning. By learning in an integrative environment that emphasizes the connectedness of the life sciences, students gain a better understanding of larger scientific concepts from multiple perspectives.
Santa Barbara City College
Associate of Science in Natural History
- Santa Barbara, USA
Associate of Applied Science
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Natural History major is designed to provide a broad survey of the diversity of Earth’s life forms and their evolutionary and environmental relationships. By carefully choosing electives, a student may emphasize specialized areas for transfer, including aquatic biology, zoology, botany, ecology, and environmental biology.
University of Pécs
MSc in Biology
- Pécs, Hungary
MSc
Full time
4 semesters
On-Campus
English
MSc in Biology line offers full 2-year education in biology. The study program for full-time training offers a complete education in biology, with special directions particularly in molecular biology (neurobiology, genetics, microbiology), and animal and plant ecology. Special directions from the second semester offer more laboratory practice in molecular biology or more courses in ecology. The basic subjects are presented in lectures, seminars, and laboratory or fieldwork. The program provides a wider view of the related scientific fields (biophysics, biological chemistry). The students will familiarize their knowledge with the most modern instrumentation in our new research center. It covers all aspects of education, research, and innovation in the fields of biomedical, natural, and environmental sciences. It also provides an opportunity to join the research work in 22 different research groups operating in the building.
Leiden University
MSc Biology
- Leiden, Netherlands
MSc
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The MSc Biology programme is a collaboration between the Institute of Biology Leiden, Naturalis Biodiversity Center and the Institute of Environmental Sciences, resulting in a broad and diverse scope.
Open University
BSc (Honours) in Biology
- Online United Kingdom
BSc
Full time, Part time
3 years
Distance Learning
English
This BSc (Honours) in Biology course is for those inspired by the natural world. Studying a biology degree will enable you to understand the foundations of life and the biological processes involved. Explore diverse subject areas from the cellular and molecular levels to whole organism survival. Biology encompasses all living species, explaining their diversity via evolutionary origins.
University of Lincoln
BSc (Hons) Biology
- Lincoln, United Kingdom
BSc
Full time
3 years
On-Campus
English
Biology is the science of life itself, exploring the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and distribution of living organisms. The BSc (Hons) Biology degree at Lincoln covers a diverse range of subject areas while allowing students to develop their own specialisms. The course includes opportunities for overseas fieldwork to study living organisms in their natural environments.
Universidade de Aveiro
Master in Applied Marine Biology
- Aveiro, Portugal
Master
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master course in Applied Marine Biology (MAMB) at the University of Aveiro is taught by a team of internationally trained academics. It has excellent teaching and research facilities including ecology and molecular biology laboratories, infrastructures for experimentation and maintenance of living organisms, and it also benefits from the proximity of a natural laboratory, the Ria de Aveiro. The close interaction with the researchers of CESAM (Center for the Study of Marine and Environmental Sciences – an Associated Laboratory classified as Excellent in the last evaluation of the Foundation for Science and Technology http: //www.cesam .ua.pt), as well as access to ECOMARE (Laboratory for Innovation and Sustainability of Marine Biological Resources at the University of Aveiro), provide excellent multidisciplinary research opportunities in the field of Marine Sciences.
Spalding University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Louisville, USA
BSc
Full time, Part time
4 years
On-Campus
English
The School of Natural Science offers the BS in Biology degree for students interested in strong, comprehensive biological studies. As a student in our biology program, you will gain a solid foundational understanding of biology and can explore further fields such as molecular biology, ecology, physiology, and organismal biology. You’ll go deeper in your understanding of biological concepts with supportive studies in mathematics, chemistry, and physics and gain the communication and critical thinking skills, essential to meeting the needs of the times, through general liberal arts study.
Westlake University
PhD in Biology
- Hangzhou, China
PhD
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Westlake University’s Biology department is a pioneering, supportive, and innovative community of scholar-practitioners focused on building excellence between the biological sciences and related branches of physical science, medicine, engineering, and material sciences.
University of Siena
Health Biology
- Siena, Italy
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
Italian
The Master’s degree course in Health Biology has as its primary objective the training of a Biologist with specific skills in the field of Biomedical and Health Sciences.
University of Algarve
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Master in Marine Biology
- Faro, Portugal
Master
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
Fast-track counseling
This Master in Marine Biology also benefits from its sharing of course units and interaction with other international master's programs and scientific research in the area of biology and marine sciences associated with research centres with excellent indicators of scientific production and projects in the area of Marine Biology, namely the Center for Marine Sciences (CCMAR), which has been rated as EXCELLENT in the latest assessment by the Foundation for Science and Technology, a major Portuguese funding body.
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Why study a biology degree abroad?
Put simply, biology is the study of living things—and it’s not just a degree for people who want to go into medicine. Biology encompasses everything from animals to humans to plants, but it’s also a degree that prioritizes critical thinking and analysis—skills that are transferable to many careers and industries. Studying biology abroad prepares you for science-related careers but, depending on your interests, could also provide you the skill set to thrive in careers like law, teaching, non-profits, and business. Many students in biology degrees will indeed go on to pursue medical, veterinary, or nursing education, but that is definitely not all you can do with this highly versatile degree.
Studying biology could lead to many exciting careers, including but not limited to:
- Doctor
- Genetic Counselor
- Biochemist
- Nurse
- Pharmaceutical Representative
- Nutritionist
- Veterinarian
- Health Educator
Biology is also a very hands-on degree. In many cases, you’ll be able to get your hands dirty—quite literally if you’re learning to do dissections! With its combination of hands-on learning and a more classical classroom format, a biology program could be the perfect mix for students who crave variation in their day-to-day schedules.

What are the prerequisites for studying biology abroad?
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that studying biology will require a strong scientific and mathematical background, but as biology also requires critical thinking and writing skills, you’ll also want to have pursued some humanities coursework. If you’re applying to a bachelor’s degree in biology, a typical high school background in biology, chemistry, and physics will provide a good foundation. Master’s or Ph.D. programs will focus more on conducting your own research, so you’ll need more advanced coursework in physical or life sciences, calculus, and statistics. While it’s usually not required to have a bachelor’s in biology to be admitted to an advanced degree in biology, most students matriculating into advanced biology degrees will have degrees in science or math, as well as lab experience.
What will I learn studying biology abroad?
Biology degrees tend to come in two forms—bachelor/master of arts (BA, MA) or bachelor/master of science (BS, MS). Both types of degrees will prepare you for medical education if you’re on that track. The biggest difference will likely be degree requirements and overall emphasis. Arts programs will take a more liberal arts approach and may allow for more elective courses. Science programs will focus more on quantitative skills.
Many university biology departments also require (or make optional) students to select a concentration within the vast field. You could choose to focus on:
- Molecular & cell biology
- Evolutionary biology
- Biochemistry
- Animal physiology
- Insect biology
- Microbiology
- Neurobiology
- Human nutrition
Biology programs will also teach you how to conduct research in a laboratory. You’ll learn about lab equipment and procedures, and may get the chance to assist with research even at the bachelor’s level.