BSc in Biological Sciences With A Year Abroad

At UEA, studying Biological Sciences with a Year Abroad isn’t just about learning in lecture theatres — you’ll spend a lot of time getting hands-on. From your first year you’ll be in modern teaching labs, working with the same kinds of tools and techniques that professional scientists use. Being based at the Norwich Research Park, one of Europe’s largest centres for life sciences, means you’re surrounded by world-leading research and real opportunities to get involved. And with your Year Abroad, you’ll experience all of this in another country too, adding a global perspective to your skills.

Here’s how UEA makes sure your learning goes beyond the textbook:

• Cutting-edge labs and research hubs – You’ll work in UEA’s specialist teaching labs and benefit from the facilities at the Norwich Research Park, home to institutes like the John Innes Centre and the Earlham Institute.

• Your own research project – In your final year, you’ll design and carry out an independent research project in the lab, field, or through data analysis, with support from active researchers.

• Fieldwork built into modules – Some modules take you out into real habitats to practice ecological surveys and data collection, so you learn science where it actually happens.

• The Year Abroad experience – In your third year you’ll study at a partner university overseas, giving you fresh lab and fieldwork opportunities and the chance to explore new biological systems in a different cultural setting.

• Access to world-class facilities – As part of the Norwich Research Park community, you’ll be connected to cutting-edge research in genomics, microbiology, plant sciences, and more.

A degree in Biological Sciences with a Year Abroad from UEA opens doors to a wide range of exciting careers. Many graduates go on to work as Biomedical Scientists, Ecological Consultants, Science Communicators, or in Pharmaceutical R&D. Thanks to the research experience you’ll gain at UEA — and the international perspective from your year abroad — you’ll stand out to employers both in the UK and overseas.

Here’s what makes your future prospects strong:

• Careers support that really helps – UEA’s CareerCentral team offers one-to-one guidance, CV and interview workshops, support for internships, and tailored advice for international students looking to work abroad.

• Impressive employment outcomes – Around 15 months after graduating, UEA biology graduates typically earn around £25,000, with salaries rising towards £30,000+ within a few years.

• Industry and research connections – Being part of the Norwich Research Park links you with world-class institutes like the John Innes Centre and Earlham Institute, meaning you’re learning right at the heart of groundbreaking bioscience.

• Long-term value of accreditation – This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, a mark that tells employers you’ve been trained to a recognised professional standard.

• Strong graduate outcomes – Almost all UEA biological sciences graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with many moving into careers where a biology degree is essential.

Further Academic Progression:
If you decide to carry on studying, you’ll have plenty of options. Many graduates go on to a Master’s degree in areas like molecular biology, ecology, bioinformatics or environmental science. Others pursue a PhD, especially those who enjoyed their final-year research project. Your Year Abroad also gives you an international edge, which can open doors to global postgraduate opportunities.