Biology and History and Philosophy of Science

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Biology will allow you to develop the knowledge and skills to face some of the modern world’s biggest challenges. A combination of core and optional modules will allow you to develop your understanding of key topics such as cell biology and genetics and gain specialist knowledge in areas like behavioural ecology and animal development biology. You’ll also be able to combine practical lab work with classroom-based learning to develop a broad set of skills.
History and Philosophy of Science takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding what science is and its role in society. Using philosophical, historical and social perspectives you’ll explore the history of scientific thought, the links between magic, science and religion and the nature of scientific knowledge. You’ll combine core and optional modules to explore key questions in history and philosophy of science while focusing on issues and questions that suit your interests.
Specialist facilities
The world class Brotherton Library holds a wide variety of manuscript, archive and early printed material in its Special Collections – valuable assets for your independent research. Our additional library resources are also excellent, and the University Library offers a comprehensive training programme to help you make the most of them.
If you’re choosing to study a language as part of your joint honours degree, our Language Zone gives you access to free learning resources, including space for personal study, language learning software, and video, audio, books and magazines. You'll also have access to our translation computer labs equipped with specialist software and our interpreter training booths to explore different career options.

Facilities

Location

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: ABB including B in Biology
GCSE: grade 6/B in Mathematics.
Other course specific tests:
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be BBB at A Level including Biology and grade A in the EPQ.
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Subjects

  • Access
  • Options
  • Philosophy
  • Biology
  • Genetics
  • Cell Biology
  • Magic
  • Joint
  • History of Philosophy

Course programme

A Joint Honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each Single Honours course, but you’ll take fewer options and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll also undertake a major research project in either subject in your final year.

Biology

Core modules in your first year will develop your knowledge of key areas in biology, such as cell biology and genetics. You’ll also have a choice of optional modules, including further practical classes. From that foundation you’ll continue to choose from modules on topics such as animal behaviour, experimental design, plant science and bioinformatics over the next two years.

History and Philosophy of Science

In your first year core modules will introduce you to themes and approaches in history and philosophy of science, such as philosophy of science and the development of scientific thought. You’ll develop your knowledge in the following year by choosing optional modules in areas like epistemology and the history of ideas. You’ll continue to select optional modules in your final year, from realism and representation to philosophical questions in technology.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Cell Biology: from Molecules to Cells and Tissues 10 credits
  • Living Planet 20 credits
  • Introduction to Genetics 10 credits
  • Practical Genetics 10 credits
  • Tutorials for Biology and Genetics 10 credits
  • Magic, Science and Religion 10 credits
  • Introduction to the History of Science 10 credits
  • Darwin, Germs and the Bomb 10 credits
  • How Science Works 10 credits
  • Introduction to Academic Skills 5 credits
Optional modules
  • Applied Biology and Agriculture 10 credits
  • Practical Applied Biology 10 credits
  • History of Psychology 10 credits
  • Living with Technology 10 credits
  • History of Modern Medicine 10 credits

Year 2

Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • How Plants Work 10 credits
  • Organismal Evolution 10 credits
  • Human Genetics 10 credits
  • Western Medicine from Antiquity to the Renaissance 20 credits
  • Science, Culture and Society in the Industrial Age 20 credits
  • History of Psychiatry and Mental Illness 20 credits

Year 3

Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

  • Social Insect Biology 10 credits
  • Epigenetics

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