Course summary
- Develop the biological, chemical and mathematical skills you need to solve biological problems.
- Conduct research in both theoretical and practical areas of biology.
- Gain a deep understanding of the breadth of biological sciences through extensive lab work and fieldwork opportunities.
- Take the opportunity to complete a work placement
- Transfer to the MSci route for a specialist year of research intensive study working alongside our internationally recognised researchers
You will develop the ability to solve biological problems and enhance your practical and digital skills for a career in biological sciences or other occupations requiring creative, analytical thinkers.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a wide range of careers including:
- analytical science
- scientific sales and marketing
- pharmaceutical research and development analysis
- biotechnology industry
- scientific communication/journalism
- teaching
- agriculture
- environmental science and conservation
Many graduates progress to specialist masters courses or carry out research for a PhD to enhance their qualifications.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentCellular Biology And Biochemistry With Microbiology20CourseworkExam
Environmental Biosciences20Coursework
Exam
Human Physiology And Anatomy20Coursework
Exam
Plant Physiology And Anatomy20Coursework
Exam
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Labs20Coursework
Professional And Scientific Practice 1: Skills20Coursework
Year 2
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentApplied Ecology And Environmental Biosciences20CourseworkExam
Evolutionary And Behavioural Biology20Coursework
Molecular Biology And Biochemistry20Coursework
Exam
Professional And Scientific Practice 240Coursework
Practical
Elective modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentAdvanced Cell Biology20Coursework
Exam
Pathological Basis Of Disease20Coursework
Exam
Topics In
Year 3
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentProfessional And Scientific Practice 320CourseworkFinal year
Compulsory modulesModuleCreditsAssessmentResearch Project40CourseworkElective modules
Exam
Bioethics And Human Genetics20Coursework
Exam
Bioinformatics And Human Genetics20Coursework
Exam
Environmental Biotechnology20Coursework
Exam
Neurobiology20Exam
Practical
Plant Biotechnology20Coursework
Exam
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