Biological Sciences MSci

University College London

Master

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    4 Years

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
The first year of this programme covers a core range of subjects from across the biological sciences, giving you a firm foundation upon which to base your later choices.
In your second year, you can either continue towards a degree in general biological sciences, or you can choose from six specialised degree routes.
In your third year you have the choice to take modules from many different subjects across UCL. You may also apply to transfer to the International Programme MSci and spend your third year at one of our partner universities in Asia, Australia, Europe or North America.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

You will have the opportunity to choose a specialist degree route in Biodiversity and Conservation, Genetics, Human Genetics, Cell Biology, Computational Biology or Zoology.
Our excellent facilities include our field station at Blakeney Point in Norfolk, our on-site museum, the Grant Museum of Zoology, and the refurbished UCL Cruciform Hub.
You will have the opportunity to undertake your final-year research project in collaboration with major London organisations, such as the Natural History Museum, ZSL London Zoo and the UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Our Summer Studentship scheme allows second- and third-year students to experience original research in the laboratory or the field.

Biological Sciences can lead to a wide range of careers. There is key skills training embedded in our degrees (e.g., in statistics, computing and in giving presentations), which helps make you attractive to employers.
Many of our graduates choose to undertake further studies, aiming for a research career in a university or in industry. As well as careers in scientific fields, such as in the health service, conservation or the pharmaceutical industry, our graduates have also pursued further training or employment in management, teaching, accounting, the civil service and law.

English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6. For UK-based students, a grade C or 5 or equivalent in a foreign language (other than Ancient Greek, Biblical Hebrew or Latin) is required.

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Subjects

  • Biochemistry
  • Molecular
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics
  • Microbiology Cells
  • Microbiology
  • Biology Methods
  • Biology
  • Biology Science
  • Chemistry for Biologists
  • Fundamentals of Biology

Course programme

YEAR 1

Core or compulsory module(s)
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Introduction to Genetics
  • Introduction to Microbiology
  • Cells and Development
  • Life on Earth
  • Quantitative Biology
  • Methods in Ecology and Evolution
Optional modules

Either Chemistry for Biologists or Fundamentals of Biology

YEAR 2

Route Options

In the second year, you will have the opportunity to either remain on the generalist Biological Sciences programme, or select a specialist route in:

  • Biodiversity and Conservation
  • Genetics
  • Human Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Zoology
  • Computational Biology

YEAR 3

Core or compulsory module(s)

Literature Review

Optional modules

You will select 3.0 credits from a wide range of optional modules in your chosen degree and from other approved disciplines within UCL. If you have transferred to the International Programme we will help you select appropriate modules during your year abroad.

YEAR 4

Core or compulsory module(s)

  • Research Project in Biological Sciences
  • Current topics in Biological Research
Optional modules

You will select between 0.5 and 1.5 credits from a wide range of optional modules in your chosen degree and from other approved disciplines within UCL.

Your learning

This programme consists of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practicals, and extensive personal study. You will have the opportunity to take part in UCL's world-leading research from your first year onwards, either in the laboratory or studying animals and plants in their natural habitats.

Assessment

Initially you will be assessed primarily by end-of-year examinations, with a smaller component from practical reports or other coursework such as essays. As your programme progresses, research-based coursework exercises will become more important, culminating in your final-year project.

Additional information

Overseas students Fee -  £24,040 (2018/19)

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