Our Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) covers everything from microbiology, human and animal physiology and biochemistry to ecology, genetics, and molecular biology. You will explore how biology can be used to understand and change the world we live in.
Develop your practical skills in our specialist labs and in the field with optional trips (current destinations include Portugal and South Africa). Apply your learning by exploring biological systems at molecular, cell, tissue and whole organism levels.
Build your scientific research skills by learning with researchers who are internationally recognised in areas including zoonotic disease, human physiology, diabetes, genomics, disease processes, and ecology and conservation. And shape your studies by choosing option modules and taking the optional placement year.
This course offers a guaranteed interview scheme with the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS) for students wishing to pursue a degree in medicine. See the careers section for more information about entry and eligibility criteria.
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Year 1
You will explore the foundations of biological science such as skills for bioscientists, genetics, molecular biology, human physiology, biochemistry and diversity of life. You can also choose to study ecology and conservation, or marine biology.
Modules
Core modules
Essential Skills for Bioscientists
Diversity of Life
Introduction to Biochemistry and Bioanalytical Techniques
Introduction to Human Physiology
Introduction to Genetics and Molecular Biology
Options*
Introduction to Ecology and Conservation
Introduction to Marine Biology and Ecology
Year 2
You will build on the knowledge and skills gained in your first year, covering research skills, professional development, behavioural and evolutionary biology and physiology of organisms. You can choose to study environmental, ecological, biomedical and clinical areas through option modules.
Modules
Research Skills and Professional Development
Physiology of Organisms
Behavioural and Evolutionary Biology
Options*
Intermediate Human Physiology
Human Biochemistry and Metabolism
Molecular Cell Biology, Genetics and Genomics
Diet and Exercise for Health
Managing Populations in Ecology and Conservation
Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems
Biology International Field Course
Infection and Immunity
Earth Surface Processes
Ice Age Earth
Environmental Pollution
Climate Change
GIS and Remote Sensing
Placement year
A placement year is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, explore a potential specialism and develop your skills, enhancing your CV.
Our students have been on placement with organisations including bioscience companies and research organisations.
Final year
You will study species interactions and innovations in bioscience research, to bring you up to date with the most current bioscience research, as well as undertaking an individual research project associated with a research group. Examples include physiology and disease processes, microbiology, genetics, ageing, ecology and conservation.
You can also choose from module options to deepen your knowledge within a specialist theme.
Modules
Project Module (either Biology Experimental or Ecology)
Species Interactions
Innovations in Bioscience Research
Options*
Clinical Immunology and Microbiology
Cellular Pathology and Special Topics in Pathobiology
Blood Sciences
Ecological Impact Assessment
Hot Topics in Ecology and Conservation
Current Topics in Marine Ecology
The Frozen Planet
Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
Research Field Skills Course, Brazil
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
Supporting your employability
Outside of your course, our Careers Service is here to support you as you discover (and re-discover) your strengths and what matters to you. We are here for you throughout your university journey as you work towards a fulfilling and rewarding career.
Connect with our careers team
Find part-time work that you can combine with your studies.
Find, or be, a mentor or get involved with our peer-to-peer support scheme.
Develop your business ideas through our entrepreneurial support network.
Get professional advice and support with career planning, CV writing and interview top tips.
Meet potential employers at our careers fairs.
Find rewarding volunteering opportunities to help you discover more about what makes you tick, and build your CV.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
