BSc Biological Sciences C100
Bachelor's degree
In Reading
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Reading
Full Time: 3 Years
This course is ideal for anyone who is passionate about all aspects of biology, and can be tailored to match your interests.
The majority of modules in BSc Biological Sciences are optional, giving you the opportunity to cover a broad range of topics or specialise in a particular area such as ecology and wildlife or human biology. You will be taught by experts in their fields and have access to a range of research facilities.
Within environmental biology options you will develop an understanding of ecology, conservation biology and humankind's impact on biodiversity. The University of Reading’s award-winning campus is home to over 1,000 different animal species and is extremely useful for learning fieldwork skills. It also features the Cole Museum of Zoology and a herbarium, which house vast collections and offer volunteering opportunities. Additionally, you will have the chance to apply your scientific knowledge to a range of other habitats through our optional field courses. These normally last around two weeks and take place in locations such as Devon, South Africa, Sweden, Spain, Florida, and Colombia.
Within biomedical subjects you will develop an understanding of human physiology and the basis of disease. The course has a strong practical element, and you will gain valuable experience of laboratory work and learn key molecular genetic and cell biology techniques. During your final year will have the chance to spend 11 weeks working on an original research project using cutting edge facilities and equipment. Previous topics include gene therapy of muscular dystrophy, emerging viral infections, the regulation of the stress response, stem cell biology, the spread of cancer and the control of blood clotting.
Placement
You will have the opportunity to undertake paid vacation studentships funded by organisations such as the Wellcome Trust and the Nuffield Foundation. These can take place over six weeks during the summer break, or be...
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Subjects
- Biology
- Ecology
- Conservation
- Biodiversity
- Zoology
- Project
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Physiology
Course programme
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Evolutionary processes
- Fundamentals of biomedicine
- Building blocks of life
- Key skills in biology 1
- Fundamental concepts in chemistry 1
- Bacteriology and virology
- Biochemistry
- Plant diversity, structure and utilisation
- Digestion and nutrition
- Human physiology
- Introduction to neuroscience
- Soils in the environment
- Ecology and behaviour
- Biogeography and soils
- Mammals: diversity, behaviour and conservation
- Introduction to agriculture and food systems
- Introduction to crop production
- Climatology
- Summer placement
- Pathology and histology
- Humans and the environment
- Field ecology
- Institution-wide Language Programme
- Key skills in biology 2
- Venoms and poisons
- Professional career development
- Molecular genetics
- Development
- Biodiversity field course
- Zoology field course
- Clinical biomedicine
- Cells and immunity
- Microbiology: a medical perspective
- Endocrinology
- History and philosophy of science
- Vertebrate zoology
- Invertebrates
- Introduction to bioinformatics
- Birds: diversity, behaviour and conservation
- Exploiters and exploited
- Methods in ecology
- Institution-wide Language Programme
- Research project
- Mammalian reproduction
- Cancer and cell communication
- Cardiovascular disease
- Bacterial pathogens
- Viral pathogens
- Diet and disease
- Medical genetics
- Selected topics in endocrinology and endocrine disease
- Mechanisms for microbial function
- Neurobiology
- Use and abuse of the microbial world
- Genes, lifestyle and nutrition
- Extreme environments microbiology field course
- Systems biology
- Animal welfare
- Conservation biology
- Conservation and biodiversity
- Wildlife in the farming environment
- Evolutionary genetics and phylogeny
- Principles and practice in biological control
- Forensic zoology
- Behavioural ecology and life history theory
- Biodiversity field course
- Wildlife and diseases
- Urban ecology
- Plants, animals and climate change
- Seminars in biology
- Palaeozoology
- Insect ecology and its application
- Institution-wide Language Programme
You will have the opportunity to undertake paid vacation studentships funded by organisations such as the Wellcome Trust and the Nuffield Foundation. These can take place over six weeks during the summer break, or be carried out part-time over a longer period. During studentships you will typically work on a set project and benefit from valuable training in techniques, experimental design and the interpretation of data.
Our department has a dedicated academic in charge of placements, who can provide you with advice, help with writing a CV, and interview practice.
Alternatively, you can opt to take the four-year version of this course, incorporating a year in industry.
BSc Biological Sciences C100