Biology with Biotechnology BSc (Hons)

Year 1 The first year is a general year for all of our biology related degrees to provide you with an important grounding in several important aspects of biology. All of the modules in year one are compulsory. Cellular & Molecular Biology (20): This module will cover the chemistry of life, the molecular basis of inheritance and important aspects of cell biology, such as structure and function. Introduction to Microbiology (10): The module will introduce students to prokaryotic and eukaryotic micro organisms by outlining their characteristics and structures. Research Skills (20): The module is aimed at developing a range of skills commonly used by natural scientists, including basic mathematical manipulation, data interpretation, and presentation, experimental design and statistical analysis, IT skills and effective use of the literature. Organismal Diversity (20): This module will present an overview of basic classification, form and function of the major groups of living organisms. Biology Practicals: Tutorials (degree specific) (10): Tutorials will be held by individual members of staff to groups of 6 7 students and involve discussions that are degree specific. Tutorials will develop communication skills. Year 2 In the second year you will extend and deepen your understanding of Biology with Biotechnology by specialising in microbiology, as well as molecular and cell biology. There are five compulsory modules. You can choose 40 credits of optional modules. Compulsory Modules: Bioscience Skills (20) Human Immunology (20) Medical Microbiology (20) Molecular Biology & Biochemistry (20) Cell Biology (20) Optional Modules: Choose 40 credits from: Evolution & Genetics (20) Invertebrates (20) Genomic Instability and Disease (20) Year 3 The third year includes a dissertation project that may be experimental or take the form of a literature review, which is supervised by a member of staff on a subject to suit your interests. Compulsory Modules: Environmental Microbiology & Biotechnology Dissertation (20) Optional Modules: Choose 80 credits from: Molecular Ecology & Evolution (20) Systematics & Diversity (20) Medical Genetics (10) Bio Enterprise & Employability (20) Attack & Defence in Plants (10) Practical Developmental Biology (20)