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Type
Bachelor's degree
Location
Liverpool
Duration
3 Years
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Hear from one of our tutors about studying Biology at Liverpool Hope.
Biology at Hope takes a broad approach to studying life on Earth. You will have the opportunity to study a wide variety of organisms and different environments. You will also explore a range of biological processes and become proficient in carrying out techniques for investigating them.
At Hope, we take a dynamic and highly practical approach to teaching Biology. Your learning will concentrate on practical Biology with opportunities to study in the laboratory and during field trips, as well as visits to biological research centres.
The more theoretical and technical themes in Biology are covered during interactive lectures, and then investigated during small-group tutorials and workshops. You won’t just learn biological theory you will become actively engaged in all aspects of the subject. You will be able to carry out your own research projects, and will be encouraged to consider the wider impacts of Biology on society and everyday life.
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Liverpool
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Hope Park, L16 9JD
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Entry Requirements
2017 Entry Requirements
The offer level for 2017 entry will be BCC - ABB at A Level or DMM - DDM at BTEC Extended Diploma or 104 - 128 new UCAS tariff points.
In addition, qualifications must include a science discipline to an Advanced level, plus GCSE Mathematics and Science (Dual Award) grade C (Grade 4 or above in the new grading system) or above (or equivalent) and preferably an A level Grade C or above in a relevant science subject.
UCAS points offers can be achieved in many ways, the following are just a few examples of how...
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<h2>Curriculum</h2>
<p><span>The fundamental aim of this course is to facilitate student achievement through excellence in teaching, a well-designed ‘un-crowded’ curriculum and the enthusiasm of staff for their academic subject.</span></p>
<p><span>Core knowledge and theory are delivered through lead lectures at Level 1; knowledge is consolidated and applied through laboratory practical work and seminar activities.</span></p>
<p><span>As you progress through your course, it is expected that you will play an increasing role in directing and contributing to taught sessions. Across each level of study, external specialists encourage you to become more self-aware and focused on career progression and personal development. Similarly personal tutors in Biology guide and support you as you face the challenges of transition from further to higher education and from university to employment.</span></p>
<p><span>Research methods are embedded within the curriculum at each level of study.</span></p>
<p><span>Students have the opportunity to carry out dissections, particularly at Level 1 of the course. Students also work with some living organisms, mammalian experimentation is not part of the course.</span></p>
<p><strong><span>Level 1</span></strong></p>
<p><span>You will take The Foundations of Life – the study of a number of topics including cell, plant and microbiology, ecology, evolution, ethics and sustainability together which a second science-based course, for example, Psychology, Human Biology or Health. The default course offered will be Introduction to the Human Body.</span></p>
<p><strong><span>Level 2</span></strong></p>
<p>Practical Skills for Biologists in Field and Laboratory - population genetics, molecular biology, microbiology, observing behaviour, botany, species identification, adaptation, field sampling techniques, separation techniques, and Te<em>rrestrial Ecosystems in a Changing World - </em>biogeochemical cycles<strong>, </strong>plant physiology, biotic inter-relationships within a particular habitat, human/environment dichotomy, biodiversity, energy flow, ecosystem services including pollination, pollution and erosion management.</p>
<p><strong>Level 3</strong></p>
<p>If you take Biology as a Combined Honours course, you will study Field Course in Avian Behavioural Ecology - evolution of adaptations in avian species, molecular phylogeny and adaptation, evolution of trait behaviour, field data collection and avian identification and observation, avian biology and conservation, and either Genomics To Proteomics - the interrelationship between proteins and genes using appropriate examples from the animal and plant kingdoms, or Functional and Evolutionary Bioinformatics - theory and practice of bioinformatics, data base techniques, interpretation and analysis of amino acid and DNA sequence data, molecular evolutionary analysis.</p>
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