Biological Sciences MBiolSci (Integrated Masters)

University of Liverpool

Bachelor's degree

In Liverpool

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Liverpool

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This is a four-year integrated masters programme aimed at developing enhanced research skills for students seeking a high-level career in research (eg studying for a PhD or working in industry). For the first three years of study, students will select one of the available pathways (Anatomy and Human Biology, Biochemistry, Bioveterinary Science, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Human Physiology, Tropical Disease Biology, Zoology, Biological and Medical Sciences or Biological Sciences) and will study a mix of theory and practical modules appropriate to the BSc Honours programmes for these areas. During the 4th (masters) year, students will take advanced modules to enhance further their research skills, will join a research team to undertake a significant research project. Students will also have the opportunity for a research internship in the UK or overseas, or to spend time working in industry in this final year.  The Biochemistry pathway on this course is accredited by the  Royal Society of Biology. The MBiolSci programme consists of four years of study. For the first three years, students will follow a pathway that constitutes one of our current three-year BSc Honours degree programmes. These are: Anatomy and Human Biology (B110) Biochemistry (C700) Biological and Medical Sciences (C130) Bioveterinary Science (D900) Biological Sciences (C100) Genetics (C400) Microbiology (C500) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (C720) Pharmacology (B210) Human Physiology (B120) Tropical Disease Biology (C111) Zoology (C300). In Year Four, students will take the core modules, Statistics for Biologists, Research Methods and Applications in Biological Sciences, together with a 60-credit research project. In addition, students will take either a 30-credit internship undertaken as a placement in the summer period between Years Three and Four, or a total of 30 credits of other M level...

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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 and one other 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

  • Pharmacology
  • Credit
  • IT
  • Statistics
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics
  • Molecular Biology
  • Zoology
  • Human Biology
  • Physiology
  • Anatomy
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Medical
  • Medical training
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

Module details Years One, Two and Three

For the first three years, students will follow the same programme as those studying on the three-year BSc Honours degree equivalent of their chosen pathway. For details please see the individual programme listings:

  • Anatomy and Human Biology (B110)
  • Biochemistry (C700)
  • Biological and Medical Sciences (C130)
  • Bioveterinary Science (D900)
  • Biological Sciences (C100)
  • Genetics (C400)
  • Marine Biology (C160)
  • Microbiology (C500)
  • Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (C720)
  • Pharmacology (B210)
  • Tropical Disease Biology (C111)
  • Zoology (C300)
Compulsory modules
Programme Year Two

Students should take core and optional modules from the pathway of choice.

Programme Year Three

Students should take core and optional modules from the pathway of choice.

Programme Year Four

The research project forms a large part of Year Four, accounting for 60 of the 120 credits.

Students also take the following compulsory modules:

  • Statistics for Biologists
  • Research Methods and Applications in Biological Sciences

In addition, there is an optional 30-credit, 6-week summer internship, which may be UK-based or at an overseas institute, eg in Thailand (at BIOTEC, the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology) or in China at Suzhou Industrial Park. Internships can be arranged in institutes or universities that specialise in research areas of relevance to all of our degree programmes. If students do not wish to undertake a research internship, then they must select a total of 30 credits from a range of modules that include the following:

  • Informatics for Life Sciences (15 credits)
  • Evolution and Social Behaviour (15 credits)
  • Cognition, Evolution and Behaviour (15 credits)
  • Post-Genome Bioinformatics (15 credits)
  • Introduction to Programming for Life Sciences (7.5 credits)
  • Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer (15 credits)
  • Dynamic Population Modelling (15 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Cell Signalling (15 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Microbial Diversity and Versatility (15 credits)
  • Advanced Topics in Animal Behaviour (15 credits)

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

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