Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc

Bachelor's degree

In Currie

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Currie (Scotland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Home Undergraduate Biology Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BScBiological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc How to apply »UCAS codeC500QualificationBScDurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThis programme provides a thorough general training in the physiology, ecology and biotechnological applications of microorganisms. We focus particularly on microbes as producers, as spoilage agents of food, as components of the environment, and as agents of disease, with emphasis on new and emerging diseases. The programme aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the microbiological sciences, and sufficient training in scientific methods and procedures to advance to a career in relevant industries, postgraduate training or other spheres of research.  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 25% Independent study: 75% Assessment Written: 53% Practical: 23% Coursework: 24% Year 2 Concentrates on broad topics in Biology, especially Whole Organism Biology of Animals, Plants and Microorganisms; Cell Structure and Biochemistry; and Nutrition and Health. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 28% Independent study: 72% Assessment Written: 52% Practical: 18% Coursework: 30% Year 3 The Microbiology programme introduces detailed analysis of microbial systems, in particular: Microbial Physiology; Microbial Pathology and Infectious Diseases; Microbial Biotechnology; and Molecular Biology, including Genetic Engineering. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 24% Independent study: 76% Assessment Written: 57%...

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Currie (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Edinburgh Campus, Riccarton, EH14 4AS

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Teaching
  • Learning Teaching
  • Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Human Biology
  • Mathematics
  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Nutrition

Course programme

Year 1

Introduces Biology largely as Human Biology with accompanying courses in Applied and Environmental Biology. Additional subjects include Mathematics for Scientists and Chemistry, as required for an understanding of future courses in Biochemistry and Physiology.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning: 25%
  • Independent study: 75%
Assessment
  • Written: 53%
  • Practical: 23%
  • Coursework: 24%

Year 2

Concentrates on broad topics in Biology, especially Whole Organism Biology of Animals, Plants and Microorganisms; Cell Structure and Biochemistry; and Nutrition and Health.

Learning and teaching
  • Scheduled learning: 28%
  • Independent study: 72%
Assessment
  • Written: 52%
  • Practical: 18%
  • Coursework: 30%

Additional information

OverviewThis programme provides a thorough general training in the physiology, ecology and biotechnological applications of microorganisms. We focus particularly on microbes as producers, as spoilage agents of food, as components of the environment, and as agents of disease, with emphasis on new and emerging diseases. The programme aims to provide knowledge and understanding of the microbiological sciences, and sufficient training in scientific methods and procedures to advance to a career in relevant industries, postgraduate training or other spheres of research.  Show key data

Biological Sciences (Microbiology) BSc

Price on request