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The Biological Sciences extended degree programmes include a foundation year, which will provide you with a sound introduction to key elements needed for studying Biological Sciences at degree level. Our extended degree programme will provide you with a thorough and supportive academic preparation for study. The Foundation year is carefully designed to build your confidence in your abilities, develop essential academic and study skills, and provide you with subject specific knowledge as a basis for success in your following three years.
In your extended degree, you will explore the essence of life and living organisms with this fascinating course, understanding the molecular, cellular and organismal aspects. You will develop skills and understanding right across the biological disciplines.
You will study expanding areas such as biotechnology, which harnesses cellular and bimolecular processes to develop technologies and products to improve our heath, and recombinant DNA technology, which are DNA molecules formed by laboratory methods to create new sequences of DNA, and their social implications. You will also develop your understanding of traditional aspects of animal and plant biology and learn about the diversity and evolution of life.
This course will provide opportunities to work in our state-of-the-art laboratories, participate in field trips, and conduct your own research projects. We offer exciting modules such as ‘Chemistry of Life’ where you will work in the laboratory to study the structure, evolution and biochemistry of the cell, or ‘Human Ecology’ where you will learn the essentials of human diversity and adaptation, or ‘The Brain in Health and Disease’ where you will study the basis of neurobiology and understand the latest developments in brain research.
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Here are some examples of the various modules we currently offer:
Foundation Year: Compulsory modules
Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
Operational Mathematics
Scientific Thinking And Techniques
An Introduction to Human Physiology
Disciplinary Investigation
Year 1
Required Modules:
Chemistry of Life
Biometrics: Physiology, Statistics and Maths
Cell Biology
Diversity of Life
Core Skills in Biological Science
Introduction to Evolution
Year 2
Compulsory Modules:
Biosciences Field Course
Biosciences Research Methods
Molecular Biology: Theory and Practice
Additional Required Modules: Students must take an additional 20-40 credits from these:
Comparative Zoology
Ecology and Evolution
Optional Modules: Students take 20-40 credits from these:
Understanding Behaviour
Immunology
Physiology and Metabolism
Pharmacology and Toxicology
The Brain in Health and Disease
Humans and other Primates
Particular Circumstances: The following module is only available to students in particular circumstances and with prior agreement of the Programme Convener:
Field Work Methods in Ecology
Year 3
Compulsory Modules:
Biosciences Research Project
OR
Biosciences Independent Study
Optional Modules:
Advances in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Conservation Ecology
Aquatic and Invertebrate Biology
Conservation, People and Wildlife: South African Field Course (optional student funded module)
Human Epidemiology and Pathophysiology
Medical Microbiology
Palaeoanthropology
Human Osteology and Diversity
Primate Behaviour and Cognition
Animal Behaviour and Welfare
Molecular Ecology
Data Analysis for Zoologists and Bioscientists
Compulsory and Required modules
Compulsory and/or required modules may change when we review and update programmes. Above is a list of modules offered this academic year.
Optional modules
Optional modules, when offered as part of a programme, may vary from year to year and are subject to viability.
You will develop highly sought-after skills perfect for careers in bioengineering companies, pharmaceutical industries and environmental consultancies. You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level.
Insurance Single: 300 GBP/year
