BSc Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement
Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level including a minimum grade B in Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a minimum grade B in A Level Chemistry and one of the following relevant Science subjects: Biology, Physics, Mathematics or Psychology. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. Merit at T Level in Science including a grade B in A Level Chemistry and one other relevant Science subject.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Biology and Microbiology, combining molecular and cellular biology with biochemistry and analytical science. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, laboratory techniques, research methods, and project management. A compulsory supervised research placement year is completed after the first two years, undertaken in university labs, other institutes, or with industry partners in the UK or internationally. The final year includes an independent research project under academic supervision.
Modules
- Supervised Research Experience
- Research Project
- Current Topics in Molecular Life Sciences
- Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
- Medical Genetics
- Immunology and Infection
- Practical Skills in Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Biochemistry 1
- Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy
- Techniques of Practical Chemistry
- The World of Microbes
- Research Skills
- Research Skills 2
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry 2
- Physiology 2: Control and Integration
- Pharmaceutics and Formulation
- Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics