BSc Biological Sciences
Bachelor's degree
In Colchester
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Colchester
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Duration
3 Years
About the course
As a biologist you explore the true science of life
There is an ongoing need for the application of biological research, and some of the greatest scientific accomplishments of the future are likely to result from this
We’re investigating bioengineering projects, the development of renewable resource, and the potential for genetics and genomics to revolutionise medicine and health
The vast and diverse world of living organisms offers a huge range of potential for study and work, and at Essex we give you the opportunity to explore the impact of climate change on coral reefs, the biology of sporting achievements, and cancer and stem cell biology, to the development of new artificial blood products
You have a large degree of flexibility in order to tailor your degree to your interests, whether they be cellular or molecular biology, or field-based ecological science
You can choose from a wide range of areas, including:
Animal behaviour and ecology
Plant biotechnology
Coral reef ecology
Cancer biology
Immunology
You learn modern lab techniques, take part in specialist field trips, and play your own part in adding to the ever-growing knowledge within biological sciences
“I chose to study BSc Biological Sciences at Essex because it’s a very broad course with lots of choice for optional modules
The thing I enjoyed most was the field trip to Indonesia, as it was interesting to experience another culture and see the diversity of coral reefs in the Indo-Pacific
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Subjects
- Biology
- Ecology
- Genetics
- Project
- Cell Biology
- Biotechnology
- Animal Behaviour
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
Course programme
Studying at Essex is about discovering yourself, so your course combines compulsory and optional modules to make sure you gain key knowledge in the discipline, while having as much freedom as possible to explore your own interests. Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field, therefore to ensure your course is as relevant and up-to-date as possible your core module structure may be subject to change.
For many of our courses you’ll have a wide range of optional modules to choose from – those listed in this example structure are just a selection of those available. The opportunity to take optional modules will depend on the number of core modules within any year of the course. In many instances, the flexibility to take optional modules increases as you progress through the course.
Our Programme Specification gives more detail about the structure available to our current first-year students, including details of all optional modules.
Year 1
Molecular Cell Biology
Genetics and Evolution
Microbiology
Plant Biology and Ecosystems
Animal Evolution, Ecology & Behaviour
Scientific and Transferable Skills for Biosciences
Biochemistry of Macromolecules (optional)
Skills in Biomolecular Science (Assessed in Following Year)
Marine Ecology (optional)
Year 2
Biomolecular Science: Skills and Employability (optional)
Environmental Biology and Ecophysiology Field Course (optional)
Professional Skills for Ecological and Marine Scientists (optional)
Metabolism (optional)
Plant Molecular Physiology and Genetics (optional)
Ecology: Populations and Communities (optional)
Biodiversity and Conservation (optional)
Marine Biodiversity (optional)
Microbial Diversity and Biotechnology (optional)
Marine Vertebrates (optional)
Molecular Biology: Genes, Proteins and Disease (optional)
Coral Reef Biology (optional)
Genome Science (optional)
Tropical Marine Field Research Skills (optional)
Immunity in Health and Disease (optional)
Computational Data Analysis: R for Life Sciences (optional)
Cell Biology (optional)
Final year
Research Project in Biomolecular Science (optional)
Research Project in Ecological and Marine Sciences (optional)
Issues in Biomolecular Science (optional)
Bioinformatics (optional)
Estuarine and Coastal Ecology Field Module (optional)
Human Molecular Genetics (optional)
Cell Signalling (optional)
Interdisciplinary Science Group Project Module (optional)
Research Project in Biological Sciences (interdisciplinary) (optional)
Animal Behaviour (optional)
Evolutionary Psychology: Evolutionary Approaches to Psychology (optional)
Plant Biotechnology (optional)
Molecular and Developmental Immunology (optional)
Pollution: Impacts and Management (optional)
Conservation Management and Practice (optional)
Cancer Biology (optional)
Freshwater Ecology (optional)
Fisheries Ecology (optional)
Placement
On a placement year you gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing you with key contacts within the industry. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Year abroad
On your year abroad, you have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised. The rest of your course remains identical to the three-year degree.
Teaching
Learn through a combination of lectures, laboratory sessions and coursework
Gain experience collating and interpreting data, and reporting findings clearly and concisely
Participate in specialist field trips
Assessment
Degrees are awarded on the results of your written examinations together with continual assessments of your practical work and coursework
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BSc Biological Sciences