Description

Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Nottingham

Duration

4 Years

This flexible course enables you to sample different subject areas before selecting your field of interest. It is therefore ideal if you have a passion for Biological Sciences, but are unsure of which area of study to specialise in.

This course gives a sound grounding in biology. It will enable you to specialise in your chosen field of interest for the remainder of the course. After a common first term of study you can choose one of the following pathways and tailor your degree accordingly.
Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Microbiology
Environmental Biology
Physiology and Pharmacology.

Facilities

Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)

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Start date

On request

About this course

Who is it intended for?

Our graduates are highly sought after by employers because they leave the course with:
extensive practical experience
a strong background in scientific investigation and analysis.

Recent graduate salaries range from £16,000 – £30,000 per year in the following roles and companies:
Queens Medical Centre – technical officer (apprentice)
Nottingham City Hospital – biomedical scientist
IMF – lab technician
South East Water (Scientific Services) – cryptosporidium analyst
Alere – research microbiology
Chesterfield Royal Hospital – biomedical scientist
Scientech Analytical Service – microbiology lab technician
University Hospitals of Leicester – research laboratory technician
Astra Zeneca – integrated pharmacologist
Sterigenics – lab technician
Loughborough University – research assistant in ecology.

Requirements

What are we looking for?
A-levels – BCC, including Biology grade C; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM, including relevant Biology modules; or
104 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications, including an A-level grade C equivalent in Biology; and
GCSEs – English, Maths and Science grade C / 4
Applicants without A-levels will have their qualifications assessed for subject compatibility. We also consider equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please see UCAS Course Search for more details.

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Subjects

Pharmacology
Biology
Microbiology
Biochemistry
Physiology
Practical
Human Physiology
Genetics
Natural Ecosystems
Professional

Course programme

Year One

Living Systems
Practical Techniques for Biology
Introduction to Microbiology
Introduction to Pharmacology
Introduction to Biochemistry
People and the Environment
Human Physiology
Genetics and Immunology
Life on Earth
Natural Ecosystems

Year Two

Depending on your pathway, you will complete compulsory and optional modules relevant to your area of interest.

Year Three

You have the option to undertake a one year work placement in industry. On successful completion you will gain an additional award – the Placement Diploma in Professional Practice.
Final year

You can choose between the following:

a research project
Communicating Science and Technology and a short dissertation.

How you’re taught

You will be taught through a variety of teaching and learning experiences which will include:

lectures
workshops
seminars
visits
group projects
case studies
oral presentations
laboratory assessments and reports.

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