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Journal of Biological Education

The Journal of Biological Education is an international journal which publishes the latest research into the teaching, learning and assessment of biology. It is owned by the Royal Society of Biology and published by Taylor and Francis. 

The journal provides a forum where the latest advances in research into the teaching, learning and assessment of biology can contribute to policy and practice in biological education for all ages, connecting teachers, researchers and educators in a common endeavour to enhance biological education internationally. Special emphasis is placed on research relevant to educational practice, guided by educational realities in systems, schools, colleges and universities (including biology teacher education), and informal learning settings, and manuscripts are welcome from educators and researchers working in all of these settings. Manuscripts should be theoretically informed and methodologically rigorous. 

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Subscription fees

We offer a special print-only subscription rate for Royal Society of Biology members for an annual fee of £40 (complete the subscription form or contact the RSB membership team for more details). Under the RSB's Schools and Colleges Affiliation Scheme (SCAS), UK-based schools and colleges can subscribe to the journal for just £60.

Non-member subscription rates for the journal can be found on the Taylor and Francis website. Please contact the Taylor and Francis customer services team if you have any queries or would like to take out a subscription.


Archive

The archive of the journal and the current issue can be accessed on the Taylor and Francis website. Details of the editorial board, instructions for authors, and the journal’s aims and scope are also available.


Research guidelines

All manuscripts reporting on work involving human subjects must adhere, as appropriate, to the Ethical Guidelines for Educational Research, published by the British Educational Research Association.

All manuscripts reporting on work involving animals must adhere, as appropriate, to the ARRIVE guidelines.

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