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    Bachelor's degree

This course aims to develop an understanding of the key areas of animal, plant and micro-organism biology. Taught by internationally-recognised research scientists, you will cover areas at the forefront of modern scientific endeavours. Such areas include biotechnology, ecology, biochemistry and molecular biology, all of which offer both opportunities and challenges for the future.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Biotechnology

Course programme

Course Content Year one

Our biology course teaches the fundamental concepts and practical skills for biological sciences in your first year.

Core units in this year include:

  • Biodiversity and Evolution
  • Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
  • Marine and Terrestrial Ecology
  • Microbiology and Molecular Biology
  • Experimental Biology
  • Graduate Skills

At the end of the year you can transfer to one of the other degree pathways within the School, should your interests change.

Year two

Building on the solid foundations across the basic biological disciplines, you can begin to specialise.
Core units in this year include:

  • Plant Science
  • Animal Science
  • Genetics

Options to choose from in this year include:

  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Marine Organisms and Ecosystems
  • Community Ecology and Residential Field Course
  • Development: How Form and Function Changes
  • A foreign language
Year three

In your final year you will perform an individual research-led project, which may be undertaken locally or abroad. You also have the option to further tailor the course to your own interests.

Core units in this year include:

  • Honours Project

Options to choose from in this year include:

  • Gene Organisation and Expression
  • Coastal Ecosystems
  • Aquatic Microbiology
  • Biotechnology
  • Genes and Development
  • Genomics in Molecular Medicine
  • Ecology and Conservation

B.Sc. Biology

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