BSc Molecular Cell Biology
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Biology and a second science We accept the following subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology or Statistics. IB: 35 points including 5 in Higher Level Biology plus either 5 in another Higher Level science or mathematics subject, or 5 in two Standard Level science or mathematics subjects. We accept the following IB subjects as a second science: Chemistry, Computer Science, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography, Mathematics (A&A or A&I), Physics, Psychology, Sports, exercise and health science BTEC: DDD We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2016 syllabus) with all 7 mandatory units. We consider BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Applied Science (2010 syllabus), please contact us for information on the units we accept.
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Molecular Cell Biology, a microbiology and biochemistry degree, explores cellular and molecular systems and mechanisms. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. Students can choose to add an industry placement year or a study abroad year to the three-year course, which is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Life on Earth, Genetics, Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges, Molecules of Life, and Cells to Organisms. The second year continues with compulsory modules including Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication and Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action, alongside optional modules covering subjects like Cell Biology, Gene Expression in Action, Molecular Microbiology, Neuroscience, The Immune System, Medical Genetics, Molecular Biotechnology, Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges, Population Genetics and Evolution, Practical Ecology, Behavioural Ecology, and Introduction to Bioenterprise. The final year centres on a compulsory Research Project and provides further options such as Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology, Pathogens, Ageing and Regenerative Medicine, Molecular Machinery in Action, Advanced Topics in Biotechnology, Genomics, Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease, Advanced Topics in Neuroscience, Advanced Topics in Gene Expression, Trends in Microbiology, Genetics of Disease, Molecular Recognition, Evolution, Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene, Current Research in Ecology, and Ecology Field Course.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Life on Earth
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Molecules of Life
- Cells to Organisms
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Cell Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Molecular Microbiology
- Neuroscience
- The Immune System
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Research Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Genomics
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Trends in Microbiology
- Genetics of Disease
- Molecular Recognition
- Evolution
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Current Research in Ecology
- Ecology Field Course