MBiol Biology
Entry requirements
A level: AAA 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: 36 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
MBiol (Hons) Biology is an integrated master's degree in biology spanning biomedicine, biotechnology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Core topics include Research Methods and Fieldwork. The course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and offers optional placement or study abroad years. The first year establishes fundamental biological knowledge through compulsory modules such as Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills, Life on Earth, Genetics, and Molecules of Life. The second year builds experimental competence through Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication alongside diverse optional choices including Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges, Cell Biology, and Molecular Microbiology. The third year centres on the compulsory Group Research Project alongside specialized optional studies such as Pathogens, Genomics, and the Ecology Field Course. The final fourth year is dedicated to advanced training through compulsory modules including Research Project, Research Skills, and Research Proposal.
Modules
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Core Skills
- Life on Earth
- Genetics
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Grand Challenges
- Cells to Organisms
- Molecules of Life
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Experimental Design and Communication
- Becoming a Bioscientist: Research in Action
- Ecological Solutions for Global Challenges
- Cell Biology
- Gene Expression in Action
- Molecular Microbiology
- Population Genetics and Evolution
- The Immune System
- Neuroscience
- Medical Genetics
- Molecular Biotechnology
- Introduction to Bioenterprise
- Practical Ecology
- Behavioural Ecology
- Group Research Project
- Cancer Cell and Molecular Biology
- Pathogens
- Ageing and Regenerative Medicine
- Molecular Machinery in Action
- Evolution
- Conserving Biodiversity in the Anthropocene
- Genomics
- Advanced Topics in Neuroscience
- Haematology and Immunology in Health and Disease
- Advanced Topics in Gene Expression
- Trends in Microbiology
- Genetics of Disease
- Current Research in Ecology
- Molecular Recognition
- Ecology Field Course
- Advanced Topics in Biotechnology
- Research Project
- Research Skills
- Research Proposal