Life Sciences is often called “the most important scientific area of XXI century”. If XX century was dominated by physics, our lives would be determined by extraordinary innovations coming from life sciences and medicine. That is why it may be a perfect time to choose a degree in Medicine or Biology. The life sciences are made up of the sciences that study living things. Biology, zoology, botany, and ecology are all life sciences. These sciences continue to make new discoveries about the animals, plants, and fungi we share a planet with.

Discoveries in life sciences are integral to the advancement of our world and society. The Bachelor of Life Sciences is a generalist degree that brings together the biological, environmental and medical sciences to answer fundamental questions. This degree will equip you with transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of industries. This program also provides a pathway to postgraduate study, especially in health and medical fields.

The program structure

During your studies, you will learn a foundation of life sciences including biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, biological psychology and environmental sciences. You’ll learn practical and analytical skills.

Other courses included in the program are the following: introduction to human anatomy and physiology, foundations of psychology, biosphere for life sciences, analytical biochemistry, biomechanics of human movement, logic and computation, medical microbiology and other courses.

Career prospects

You will graduate with a unique set of skills in communication, critical thinking, data analysis, experimental techniques, information technology, team working and time management all of which are highly valued in the job market. The focus will be on your career throughout your courses and you will learn how your choice of options will give you a head start when pursuing a career. 

Among the careers that might interest you, include in the life sciences , clinical genetics, clinical trials  industries and in the sales and marketing of healthcare and diagnostic products, in the pathology and clinical laboratories, human performance laboratories, forensic laboratories, and research institutes funded by government or charitable organizations, in research and development for pharmaceutical industries and biotechnology, diagnostic, medical and laboratory instrumentation industries, and research laboratories in universities.

Further opportunities will exist in areas such as environmental regulation and monitoring, conservation, animal welfare. Students who have specialised in a defined, interdisciplinary, scientific field may proceed to study at postgraduate level (master’s and PhD).