126 Professional BSc Degree Programs

BIU’s Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences offers students biological knowledge and a scientific education based on modern research. Our faculty includes more than 40 internationally recognized scientists who have a wide variety of research interests and who teach courses related to their specializations.

The programme builds critical thinking, communication, and research skills, plus industry-specific expertise in data analysis and presentation. Our graduates go on to succeed in fields like criminal justice, education, social work, healthcare, research, advertising, and HR.

The Bachelor’s programme in Life Science focuses on life, bridging chemistry and biology to explore living systems. Our teachers have close links to outstanding research in areas such as microbiology, medicinal chemistry, biochemistry, infectious medicine, and plant and forest biotechnology. After completing the programme, you can call yourself a chemist, molecular biologist or both, as you have the opportunity to finish your education with a double Bachelor's degree in both these subject areas.

The Professional Writing BSc program is designed to help students develop strong skills in crafting clear, effective communication for a variety of professional settings. It covers key areas like tech...

Zoology is the study of animals, from the simplest invertebrates to the largest terrestrial or marine mammals. Simple animals often provide models for studying higher, more complex species (including humans) and help drive basic research that transcends the subject boundaries.

Healthcare is changing now more than ever. Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course positions you to be ahead of the curve — with the dynamism needed to thrive in a sector that never stands still. Our BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Social Care with Foundation Year course delivers a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare sector, helping you develop the skills and experiences needed to be impactful following your graduation.

The BSc Sport Science and Health is based on the core scientific disciplines of sport and exercise science including physiology, psychology, biomechanics, coaching and strength and conditioning. It considers three core questions; how do we respond to the different types of exercise, how can we maximise the effects of training, and how can physical activity and exercise reduce and prevent disease and injury?

Data is neither good, nor bad, nor neutral. We can’t live without it, hence data circulation matters! By studying this future-oriented bachelor, you dive deeper in the social aspects of Data Science and study datafied decision-making processes. At the same time, you learn how to use and apply technical data science skills. At Campus Fryslân you will get the opportunity to foster your personal development in a hands-on, international learning community.

The BSc (Hons) Health, Social Care and Wellbeing course aims to prepare students for employment within the health, social care and/or wellbeing sectors. The programme offers students an evidence-based approach to knowledge and insight into health, social care and wellbeing.

What is the UK government doing to mitigate the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic? How is the global community tackling poverty? What will Brexit mean for trade? How can companies embrace the opportunities of a decarbonised world? In this degree, you’ll explore these and more questions, crises and controversies as we uncover the far-reaching impact of economics on our world. Economists tackle anything from interpreting and forecasting market trends or individual business performance by country, region or market to advising businesses, governments and individuals on everyday and strategic decisions. These can encompass areas as diverse as international trade, profit maximisation, pricing decisions, forecasting revenues or consumer demand, managing the national health service, and tackling unemployment or inequality. You’ll learn to analyse and predict the impact of economic, social and public policy issues on a variety of stakeholders, including consumers, investors, and businesses, and how to source and provide the most appropriate insight to inform future decision-making and strategy. As the role of data in informing decision-making grows, this degree expands your crucial skills in data gathering, handling and interpretation, quantitative analysis and forecasting. You will use industry-standard software, including SPSS, Excel, Eviews, Minitab and other statistical packages, to analyse data, build models and produce forecasts. You will also develop key soft skills such as communicating complex economic ideas to a non-expert, a logical approach to formulating and solving problems, presentation skills and teamwork.

The Psychological Science Bachelor of Science program offers a well-rounded education in understanding human thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. It covers core areas like cognition, development, social...

In a world of rapid changes and shifting boundaries, there is a growing need for minds that are capable of switching perspectives and thinking outside of boxes. You will gather knowledge from three key disciplines – sociology, political science and communication studies. This will help you to analyse and better understand the societies we live in.

Biomedical science is concerned with the detailed study of the human body, both in health and disease, with emphasis on the diagnosis and understanding of disease states and the mechanisms involved.

Public and media interest in what we eat has never been greater. Emerging as one of the most popular sciences, human nutrition integrates knowledge from diverse areas of science to present a unified view of this dynamic discipline and its applications. You will examine how nutrients and eating patterns impact on health and well-being, and the role of diet in both health and disease.

Interactive Technology Engineering is a bachelor’s programme that combines software engineering fundamentals with hands-on experience in designing digital products and interactive systems. You’ll learn to create solutions where technology and user experience come together – from web applications to virtual reality and smart devices.

Educating the next generation of health professionals. Provides a foundation in the life sciences, preparing you to join the workforce or to attend graduate schools in health-related fields. Our program features interdisciplinary coursework in the biological sciences, social sciences and humanities.