The BSc Anthropology and Biology degree provides a wide choice of Natural Sciences subjects to study and does not require applicants to study any particular subject.
The BSc in Natural Sciences is one of our most flexible courses. This well-established, challenging and rewarding degree is ideal if your interests span a range of subjects including at least one science. It offers the opportunity to build on your existing interests and explore new subjects.
Studying across disciplines, you’ll build a breadth and depth of knowledge and skills that you can put to use in a wide range of industries, in the sciences and across a wider range of professions. It also provides a springboard into postgraduate study.
BSc Joint Honours provides the opportunity to study Anthropology with Biology. There may also be the option to transfer onto either the ‘with Year Abroad’ or ‘with Placement’ pathway after Year 2, extending your studies from three years to four.
The decision as to whether you will follow a Joint Honours Degree in two subjects or a Natural Sciences degree in two or more subjects is normally taken at the end of the first year of study. All students intending to apply for a BSc "Joint Honours" degree apply for Natural Sciences (code CFG0).
The following information shows an outline for each year of study. Further detail can be found on the Apply for BSc Natural Sciences page which gives the options for BSc Anthropology and Biology:
Year One
In Year 1 you can study a minimum of two subjects and no more than four, this provides a solid foundation for second-year study. You can choose to specialise by taking up to four modules in one subject, and at least three of your Year 1 modules should be from the Faculty of Science.
For example, if you choose BSc Joint Honours in:
To find out the number of core modules for each subject take a look at the FAQs on the Natural Sciences webpages.
Year Two
Striking a balance between breadth and depth you can study either two or three subjects in your second year. As in Year 1 you can specialise by taking up to four modules in one subject.
For the BSc Joint Honours you must take six core modules.
Year Three
In the final year you can choose either two or three subjects. It is possible to specialise in greater depth by taking up to five modules in one subject.
The BSc in Natural Sciences offers continued freedom in your final year. This year includes a capstone module which is a final project designed to consolidate your learning. You will combine modules in subjects already studied to a higher level and the main subjects studied will be listed on the degree certificate.
Explore the options for how you can structure your studies within the BSc Natural Sciences framework and learn more about the learning & teaching, assessment and entry requirements for BSc Anthropology and Biology.
When deciding on whether Durham Anthropology is right for you we recommend you think about all we have to offer including our colleges, sports, theatre, music and the support we can offer. You can find out about everything we do at our Open Days.
Going to university is a major decision, and we are dedicated to supporting applicants from minority backgrounds, or who are among the first in their family to go to university.
Durham is a truly world-class university with a long history of welcoming students and academics from all over the globe. We are one of the best in the world for Anthropology.
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