Students will benefit from special advanced biology units not available to other students. Many students will go on to further postgraduate studies in biology. Students will have opportunity to gain practical experience working in research laboratories within the University from the first year of enrolment, as part of their degree. Students undertake a research project in third year. Students will also take part in lively discussions of hot topics in biology with active researchers from a range of fields including marine biology, palaeontology and medicine. Students are offered a scholarship for research internships with staff in the appropriate discipline, normally during vacation period.