BSc Biology
Entry requirements
A level: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels or BTEC diploma) in subject areas other than biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSEs, experience and motivation. IB: Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed an international baccalaureate in subject areas other than higher level biological science, and to mature-aged candidates who have the required GCSE subjects (or equivalent), experience and motivation.
About this course
BSc in Biology. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical and Analytical Thinking. The programme follows a Foundation Year with the remaining syllabus shared with the standard BSc Biology degree. A Research Project module offers the opportunity to work in dedicated research facilities, and practical laboratory and field classes are integrated throughout.
Modules
- Building Blocks of Biology
- Communication Skills
- Fundamentals in Animal Biology
- Fundamentals in Ecology and Plant Diversity
- Microbes, Health and Disease
- Practical and Analytical Skills for Biologists
- Cell Biology
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Ecology and Conservation
- Genetics, Evolution and Diversity
- Microbial and Plant Diversity
- Skills for Biologists
- Climate Change: Plants, Animals and Ecosystems
- Practical and Professional Skills in Microbiology
- Research Methods
- Applied Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics
- Bench to Bedside and Beyond
- Blood Science
- Controlled Environment Crop Production and Horticulture
- Freshwater Biology
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Landscape Ecology
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Marine Biology
- One Health Microbiology
- Proteins and Enzymes
- Tropical Zoology Field Course
- Vertebrate Zoology
- Wildlife Surveying
- Biotechnology
- Research Project
- Bioinformatics and Functional Genomics
- Fish Biology, Fisheries and Aquaculture
- Freshwater Biology Field Course
- Frontiers in Plant Science
- Microbial Pathogenesis
- Molecular Pharmacology
- Parasitology
- Population and Community Ecology
- Terrestrial Ecology Fieldcourse
- Wildlife Conservation & Biodiversity