Biology (Biotechnology) BSc Honours

In Year 1 you will focus on core biological disciplines including plant and animal biology, cell biology and microbiology. In Year 2 you will begin to specialise in biotechnology and develop your knowledge of biochemistry (particularly enzyme function and metabolic pathways). In the Microbial Biotechnology module you will be introduced to fermentation technology and the use of micro organisms in the commercial production of foods, alcohols and enzymes.

In Year 3 you will examine green biotechnology which investigates renewable energy sources and applications of micro organisms in pollution remediation as well as the principles, practise and applications of plant and animal biotechnology. You can also select from a choice of specialist modules that introduce a range of important biotechnological applications like gene therapy, plant transgenics, drug design and environmental remediation.

The fundamental role of the biotechnologist as the 'maker' of a product is explored in the Innovation in Biosciences module which crosses into our Product Design and Engineering courses and includes input from prestigious industry partners.

What will you gain?

Throughout the three year course you will develop essential skills in laboratory and fieldwork and build detailed knowledge of research methodologies.

Modules

Year 1: core modules, all pathways

• Cell Biology
• Techniques for Biology
• Biomolecular Sciences
• Microbiology
• Anatomy and Physiology of Plants and Animals
• Chemical Principles for Biologists

Year 2: core modules, all pathways

• Research Methods
• Microbiology
• Molecular Biology and Genetics

BSc Biology (Biotechnology) modules:

• Analytical Techniques
• Biochemistry
• Optional modules

Year 3: core modules, all pathways

• Dissertation
• Control of gene expression
• Placement OR Topics in Biology

BSc Biology (Biotechnology) modules:

• Environmental Biotechnology
• Medical Biotechnology
• Proteomics and Genomics
• Optional module