BSc Biological Sciences

Bachelor's degree

In Colchester

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Colchester

  • 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

Facilities

Location

Start date

Colchester (Essex)
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Wivenhoe Park, CO4 3SQ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Genetics
  • Project
  • Cell Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Animal Behaviour
  • Molecular Biology
  • Immunology

Course programme

Example structure
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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Additional information

" Matt Wilby, BSc Biological Sciences 2015 Professional accreditation Our BSc Biological Sciences is approved by the Royal Society of Biology Study abroad Your education extends beyond the University campus We support you extending your education through providing the option of an additional year at no extra cost The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year studying abroad in an English-speaking country or employed on a placement, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course Studying abroad allows you to experience other cultures, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised Recent destinations for our students include: Northern Arizona University University of New Mexico University of Arkansas Macquarie University Monash University Placement year Alternatively, you can spend your third year on a placement year with an external organisation This is usually focussed around your course, and enables you to learn about a particular sector, company or job role, apply your academic knowledge in a practical working environment, and receive inspiration for future career pathways Organisations our students have recently been placed with include GlaxoSmithKline, Proctor & Gamble, Aquaterra, Astrazeneca, Genzyme, Reckitt Benckiser, Thermofisher, and Isogenica Our expert staff As one of the largest schools at our University, we offer a lively, friendly and supportive environment with research-led study and high quality teaching Two-thirds of our research is rated “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014), and you learn from and work alongside our expert staff Our research covers a wide spectrum of biology – from the cell right through to communities and ecosystems Key academic staff for this course include Dr Alex Dumbrell, who specialises in ecology and biodiversity, Dr Tracy Lawson, who...

BSc Biological Sciences

£ 9,250 + VAT