Biological Sciences (Placement Year) : BSc Hons : C104

Lancaster University

Bachelor's degree

In Lancaster

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Lancaster

  • Duration

    4 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Explore the science of life with our flexible degree which provides a wide range of dynamic modules that allows you to tailor your studies to suit your interests alongside additional work experience as part of the degree. This programme provides you with support to secure a paid placement enabling you to experience twelve months working in the type of organisation that you might aspire to join when you graduate. The placement offers you the opportunity to work as a full time employee of the organisation with the same training and opportunities as other employees whilst still receiving both academic and pastoral support from the University.
This programme equips you with the real-world skills required to tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our planet, whether it’s researching underlying scientific principles, the development of new treatments for disease, or helping to protect endangered species. You will learn from internationally renowned researchers in our state-of-the-art laboratories, which offer excellent facilities for practical work. You will study a series of topics such as genetics, biomedicine and evolution.
Your first year provides a wide range of introductory level modules. You can choose to follow linked themes of modules throughout the year, or mix and-match to suit your own requirements. Examples of what you can study range from atoms and molecules to biodiversity; from biotechnology to global health and disease; and from spectroscopy to zoology. In addition, you will take a Placement Preparation module.
Your second year offers specialisation, allowing you to shape your own degree from a series of in-depth theory and practical skills spanning the whole breadth of bioscience. You will also take part in a ‘work-based learning’ module designed to provide guidance and support as you apply for nationally advertised placements and help you gain the most from your placement year.

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Lancaster (Lancashire)
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Lancaster University, LA1 4YW

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About this course

Our programmes maintain an excellent record for graduate prospects. A degree in biological sciences opens up a wealth of opportunities in careers ranging from Biotechnologist, Microbiologist, Molecular Geneticist, Forensic Scientist, Pharmaceutical Scientist, Food Technologist, Material Technologist, in addition to careers in research.

In addition to developing your subject knowledge, a degree at Lancaster will equip you with a range of computing, intellectual, practical, numerical and interpersonal skills. The abilities gained on the programme and placement year will increase your appeal to employers in a wide variety of sectors, and our careers service offers help and advice for all of our graduates for as long you need it. The placement year is an excellent opportunity to gain work experience and to get “a foot in the door” with a desired company. Graduate employers are increasingly using work experience schemes as a way to identify suitable candidates for subsequent graduate employment.

If you wish to enhance your career prospects by extending your study to postgraduate level, you may wish to undertake a PhD at our brand new Graduate School where you can join our vibrant community of PhD students and make a direct contribution to the world-class research output, whilst developing the skills that you need to enjoy a rewarding career in your chosen field.

A Level AAB

Required Subjects A level grade AB in two sciences from the following; Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology, Human Biology, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology.

GCSE Mathematics grade B or 5, English Language grade C or 4

IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component.

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Biodiversity
  • Biotechnology
  • Genetics
  • Zoology
  • Physiology
  • Molecules of Life
  • Biomedical
  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Biomedical Science

Course programme

Many of Lancaster's degree programmes are flexible, offering students the opportunity to cover a wide selection of subject areas to complement their main specialism. You will be able to study a range of modules, some examples of which are listed below.

Year 1

Core

    • Cell Structure and Function
    • Evolutionary Biology
    • Genetics
    • Molecules of Life
    • Placement Preparation
    • Skills in Biomedical and Life Sciences
    • Zoology

Optional

    • Aquatic Ecology
    • Biodiversity and Conservation
    • Biomedicine and Society
    • Biotechnology
    • Developmental Biology
    • Diagnosis in Biomedical Science
    • Global Change Biology
    • Hormones and Development
    • Human Physiology
    • Impact of Microbes
    • Infection and Immunity
    • Introduction to Epidemiology
    • Marine and Estuarine Biology
    • Protein Biochemistry
Year 2

Core

    • Employability Skills
    • Work Based Learning Preparation

Optional

    • Biochemical Techniques
    • Biochemistry
    • Cell Biology
    • Cell Biology Techniques
    • DNA Technology
    • Environmental Physiology
    • Evolution
    • Experimental Design and Analysis
    • Genetics
    • Medical Microbiology
    • Microbiological Techniques
    • Populations to Ecosystems
    • Practical Physiology
    • Principles of Biodiversity Conservation
    • Research Design and Delivery
    • Vertebrate Biology
Year 3

Core

    • Biological Sciences Research Project
    • Innovation in the Biosciences

Lancaster University offers a range of programmes, some of which follow a structured study programme, and others which offer the chance for you to devise a more flexible programme. We divide academic study into two sections - Part 1 (Year 1) and Part 2 (Year 2, 3 and sometimes 4). For most programmes Part 1 requires you to study 120 credits spread over at least three modules which, depending upon your programme, will be drawn from one, two or three different academic subjects. A higher degree of specialisation then develops in subsequent years.

Information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research.

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Overseas fee - £18,890

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