Faculty: Faculty of Science and Health, School of Life Sciences. This three-year Bachelor of Science with Honours program provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological principles underlying human health and disease. It typically covers subjects such as biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, microbiology, and physiology, preparing graduates for careers in laboratory science, research, and healthcare.

Career options in hospital and public health laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research institutions, forensic science laboratories, and potentially further study (e.g., MSc) in biomedical science or related fields.

The University of Essex offers a forward-thinking environment and a diverse international community. It is a centre of world-leading research excellence for the social sciences and is located close to beautiful countryside, only an hour away from London by train. The program is within the School of Life Sciences, part of the Faculty of Science and Health.