B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons)

4.5
2 reviews
  • Positive environment.Great learning.
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  • It is far from beeing the best thing I will remember from my year in England (because of the food and the lack of respect of a few student and everyone has to put up with it).
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Bachelor's degree

In Guildford

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Guildford

Biotechnology is the study of the systems that govern gene expression and metabolic pathways. The Biotechnology (Hons) programme is offered at the University of Surrey.

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Guildford (Surrey)
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GU2 7XH

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About this course

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4.5
  • Positive environment.Great learning.
    |
  • It is far from beeing the best thing I will remember from my year in England (because of the food and the lack of respect of a few student and everyone has to put up with it).
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ESTELUCKY

4.0
21/11/2020
About the course: Positive environment.Great learning.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Antonio Barragán Sevillano

5.0
12/09/2018
What I would highlight: It is far from beeing the best thing I will remember from my year in England (because of the food and the lack of respect of a few student and everyone has to put up with it).
What could be improved: Everything was great.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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Subjects

  • Immunology
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Molecular Biology
  • University
  • Project
  • Systems

Course programme

Course Content Programme Structure Year 1 (FHEQ Level 4)

In Year 1, you will study a broad range of microbiology and biotechnology topics to allow you to develop a strong foundation of knowledge in the subject. Laboratory practical sessions will complement your study of theoretical modules in topics such as medical microbiology, cell biology and molecular biology. You will also study some biochemistry, in order to refine your understanding of biochemical aspects of microbiology.

Modules include
  • Biochemistry
  • Cell Biology
  • Chemistry and Maths for Biosciences
  • Microbiology: An Introduction to the Microbial World
  • Molecular Biology
  • Physiology
Year 2 (FHEQ Level 5)

During Year 2, you will study aspects of microbiology and biotechnology in greater depth, and will apply basic theories to more complex scenarios and scientific phenomena. Specifically, areas such as cellular microbiology, immunology and virology are explored. A specific focus of your studies in Year 2 is preparation for your Professional Training placement year.

Modules include
  • Cellular Microbiology and Virology
  • Food Microbiology: The Microflora of Food
  • Food Science: Perception, Processing and Presentation
  • Introduction to Immunology
  • Microbial Communities and Interactions
  • Molecular Biology
  • Pathology and Medicine
Professional Training placement (optional)

Our Professional Training programme is one of the very best available, and the majority of our students choose to undertake a placement year.

Our experienced tutors help you to select suitable placements from a strictly vetted selection of excellent industrial, hospital and academic institutions, including many that have taken Surrey students regularly for many years.

We have placements across the UK, including major pharmaceutical, food and biotechnology companies and research institutes. We also provide placements outside the UK. Examples of organisations that have participated in the scheme include the New Zealand Food Safety Authority, Solvay Pharmaceuticals (the Netherlands), the University of Turku (Finland), Okayama University (Japan) and Cornell University.

Most of our placements provide a salary, and to ensure their success, students are visited by a tutor twice during the year and have one virtual meeting via Skype.

Year 3 (FHEQ Level 6)

In Year 3, the core taught modules you will study vary, depending on your specialist pathway, and include topics such as advanced immunology, molecular biology, systems biology and medical biochemistry. The largest single component of the year is the research project (equivalent to two modules), carried out under the supervision of a member of staff. For their research project, students on the Biotechnology programme have recently chosen to investigate the generation of energy by microbes, the microbial production of antibiotics and useful pharmaceuticals produced by eukaryotes.

Modules include
  • Biomedical Product Discovery
  • Clinical Immunology and Immunohaematology
  • Epidemiology and Control of Infectious Diseases
  • Metabolic Engineering and Systems Biology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Pathogenesis of Infectious Diseases
  • Research Project

B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons)

Price on request