MSci Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and at least one from Chemistry (preferred), Geography, Mathematics or Physics + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or + GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAB including Double Award Applied Science or Double Award Life & Health Sciences + GCSE Biology and Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR AAA including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4. IB: 34 points overall including 6,6,5 at Higher Level including Biology and Chemistry (preferred) or Mathematics or Physics or Geography + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4 OR 36 points overall including 6,6,6 at Higher Level including Biology + GCSE Chemistry grade C/4 or GCSE Double Award Science grades CC/4,4 + GCSE Mathematics grade C/4
About this course
MSci in Biology, exploring the biosciences from molecules to whole ecosystems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Laboratory Techniques, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. In the final year, students complete a full-time independent research project in a research-active environment.
Modules
- World of Microorganisms
- Biodiversity
- Genetics and the Molecular Toolbox
- Molecular Basis of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Environmental Biology
- Cell Biology
- Invertebrate Biology
- Plants, People, Planet
- Work Placement
- Advanced Cell Biology
- Coastal and Oceanic Biology
- Applied Ecology with Field Course
- Microorganisms in Action
- Applied Genetics
- Forensics and Toxicology
- Microbial Metabolism and Biocatalysis
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics 1
- Molecular Genetics and Bioinformatics II
- Comparative Animal Physiology
- Vertebrate Biology
- Diagnostic Microbiology
- Applied Ecology
- Research Project
- Parasitology
- Zoonoses
- Microbiome: Biotechnological applications and ‘Omic manipulations
- Immunology and Immunotherapy
- Behavioural Ecology
- Global Change Biology
- Conservation Biology
- Medical Microbiology
- Research Project (MSci)