BSc Biological Sciences
Entry requirements
A level: ABB with B in Biology, or BBB with B in Biology and B in a second science subject. Acceptable second science subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Further Maths, Statistics, Psychology, Geography, Environmental Science/Studies, Applied Science, Geology, Computer Science. IB: 32 points including 5 in Biology at higher level. 30 points including 5 in Biology and a second science subject, both at higher level.
About this course
BSc in Biological Sciences. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The majority of modules are optional, allowing students to cover a broad range of topics or specialise in an area such as ecology and wildlife or human biology. In the final year, students undertake an 11-week independent research project using university research facilities. Graduates are eligible for membership of The Royal Society of Biology and can apply for Chartered Biologist status.
Modules
- Cellular and Molecular Principles of Life
- Fundamentals of Microbiology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Fundamentals of Evolution
- History of Life on Earth
- Fundamentals of Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Ecology
- Advanced Studies in Cellular and Molecular Biology
- Research and Professional Skills
- Applied Biochemistry: From Disease to Diagnostics
- Haematology and Immunology
- Comparative Vertebrate Biology
- UK Biodiversity Field Course
- Advanced Ecology
- Marine Biology and Conservation
- Molecular Microbiology
- Infectious Diseases
- Medical Genetics
- Invertebrate Zoology
- Palaeobiology
- Animal Behaviour
- Integrated Anatomy and Physiology
- Conservation Science in Practice
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Research Project
- Venoms and Poisons: From Pharmacology to Therapeutics
- Evolution in Health and Disease
- Pathogens
- Protein Structure and Function
- Cancer and Cell Communication
- Palaeoecology Research Field Course
- Marine Biology Field Course
- Epidemiology of Zoonotic Diseases
- Forensics
- Applied Microbiology
- Integrated Biochemistry
- Neuroscience
- Cardiovascular Biology
- Ecology of Urban Areas
- Innovation and Product Development