Name: Biological Sciences (MBio)
Brand: University of Warwick
Price: 100 GBP
Rating: 8.8 (5 reviews)

Description

Type

Bachelor's degree
Location

Coventry

Duration

4 Years
Start date

Different dates available

Following an in-depth foundation in biology, biochemistry and genetics in your first year, the course allows you to focus on specialist fields with more project-oriented lab work covering areas such as cell biology, genetics and ecology in your second year. You can also attend an optional field course subsidised by the School (a financial contribution is required), with recent destinations including Pembrokeshire (Wales) and the CEBIMar, São Sebastiãn (Brazil). In your third year you’ll study a core module in Dynamics of Biological Sytems and complete a challenging full-time research project on an area of particular academic interest. This may be lab-based, involve data analysis or fieldwork and will give you invaluable experience of applying your subject knowledge to real-life workplace challenges.

In your fourth year you will undertake a further extended research project within the School or on an industrial placement. This will give you invaluable experience of applying your subject knowledge to real-life workplace challenges.

Facilities

Coventry (West Midlands)

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University Of Warwick, CV4 7AL

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Course objectives

Providing a firm grounding in the entire scale of biological systems, this flexible course covers topics from molecules to ecosystems. You’ll be able to tailor modules to your career ambitions and interests by specialising in areas including genetics, microbiology, ecology, virology, physiology and infection. It forms the ideal platform for a career in many areas related to biology, such as research or science publishing.

You will learn in a supportive environment, maintaining regular contact with a personal academic tutor. The course will enrich your understanding of the health and wellbeing of humans and animals, the biology of molecules and cellular systems, and the biological challenges facing us in a changing world. You will develop the research and analysis, presentation, communication, problem-solving and writing skills that are essential in all employment sectors.

Who is it intended for?

Our graduates have gone on to work for organisations including: NHS, AstraZeneca, KPMG, Taylor and Francis Scientific Publishing, Diabetes UK.

Examples of our graduates’ job roles include: Seed Pathology Technician, Research & Development Scientist, Management Development Associate, Medical Public, Relations Consultant. Others have pursued PG study.

Requirements

AAA, including Biology or AAB including Biology and a second science (such as Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Applied Science, Environmental Science, Statistics, Geology).

You must also achieve a pass in the science practical assessment (if applicable).

Qualification

Master of Biology (MBio)

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TROND

4.0

22/11/2020

About the course: It was good and you can choose however you want.