Biology

Course summary

Biology influences all aspects of our lives. The impact of disease, its transmission and the development of vaccines have had a global impact on both personal lives and the world economy over the last few years. Biological research has both a social and political impact; our understanding of neuroscience and degenerative diseases, the multiple factors affecting health and lifespan, our global response to climate crisis, pollution solving possibilities enabled by genetic engineering to name but a few. As the scope of biotechnology expands the ethical issues created become ever more relevant to society. The career opportunities for biologists are expanding and will continue to grow in our lifetimes.