Biological Sciences BSc (Hons)

University of Liverpool

Bachelor's degree

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Biological Sciences is the key science of the 21st century. It brings together ideas, techniques and information from all areas of biology – from ecology to the molecular sciences. This programme allows you to pursue your own areas of specific interest and to have an appreciation of the full range of the subject. However, should you decide sometime in the first two years that you wish to specialise, you can transfer to a number of programmes in the School of Life Sciences. A progressive series of field, laboratory and lecture modules cover most aspects of the Biological Sciences, with students able to select topics to match their interests. Modules are selected from over 50 offered within the School of Life Sciences. Typical topics include: evolution and biodiversity; animal biodiversity; genetics of higher organisms; fieldwork techniques; animal behaviour and socio-biology; marine resource exploitation; genes and development; physiological control systems; microbiology; molecular biology. In Year Three, field courses in Zoology and Ecology are available. You will also undertake a research project that you will choose from one of the various parts of the School to complement the lecture programme chosen for your Honours year. Each project gives an invaluable opportunity to see what real scientific research is like and to work alongside staff who are international authorities in their fields. Department Key Facts Number of first year students405 Year One undergraduates in the School of Life Sciences in 2015 Graduate prospects85.6% of our graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating. (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Report 2013/14) National Student SurveyOverall satisfaction rates ranged from 90-96% on our programmes in the National Student Survey 2013. ...

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Liverpool (Merseyside)
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Chatham Street, L69 7ZH

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About this course

Entry Requirements A level offerTypical A level offer ABB Subject requirementsBiology A level plus a second science, preferably Chemistry, at A level. BTECDDD in a relevant subject with at least 120 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
Relevant subjects considered include: Applied Science with relevant units in Biology and Chemistry.

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Subjects

  • Animal Behaviour
  • Staff
  • IT
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Biodiversity
  • Microbiology
  • Genetics
  • Zoology
  • Appreciation
  • International
  • School
  • Project
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Module details Programme Year One

Core modules:

  • Molecules and Cells
  • Evolution and Biodiversity
  • Grand Challenges in Biology
  • Experimental Skills in Current Biology
  • Essential Skills for Life Sciences I

Optional modules:

Three from the following:

  • Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Introduction to Physiology and Pharmacology
  • Applied Genetic and Molecular Technologies
  • Microbiology
  • Animal Biodiversity
  • Developmental Biology
  • Introduction to Animal Husbandry
  • Ecology and the Global Environment
  • An Introduction to Marine Ecosystems
  • Ecology and Conservation

Plus one of the following:

  • Biochemical Methods
  • Field Skills
Programme Year Two

Core modules:

  • Essential Skills for Life Sciences II

Plus five modules from a range of Level 5 theory modules in Life Sciences and four modules from a range of Level 5 practical modules in Life Sciences, as approved by the Programme Director. Options may also be available from the School of Environmental Sciences

Programme Year Three

Core modules:

  • Advanced Skills in Biological Sciences
  • Research Project

Plus five modules from a range of Level 6 modules in Life Sciences, as approved by the Programme Director. Options may also be available from the School of Environmental Sciences.

In the final year, field courses in Zoology and Ecology are available, as are core skills modules in either Zoology, Genetics, Microbiology or Biochemistry. You will also undertake a research project chosen from one of the various Honours Schools to complement the lecture programme chosen. Each project gives an invaluable opportunity to see what real scientific research is like and to work alongside staff who are national and international authorities. Recent projects have included: rearing trout in disused docks; the endocrinology of ageing; evolutionary aspects of animal behaviour; protozoa:prey cycling in plankton.

This degree allows students, guided by the Director of Studies, to pursue their own areas of specific interest while having an appreciation of the full range of Biological Sciences. However, should you decide during the first two years of study that you wish to specialise, you can transfer to any of the degree programmes listed under Life Sciences, subject to having taken the appropriate pre-requisite modules in years 1 and 2.

On the basis of performance in the second year, limitations may apply to the number of students permitted to enter the Tropical Disease Biology Honours School.

The modules listed above are illustrative and subject to change. Please refer to the department site for further information

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