BSc (Hons) Biological Science

Our biological science courses give you the option to study the areas of biology which interest you the most. But choosing what to specialise in can be difficult. This course allows you to study a variety of biological sciences, with the flexibility to specialise at a later stage if you wish. Our dynamic teaching staff have a wealth of experience in teaching and research. You'll benefit from international research conducted across the biological sciences and will have the opportunity to conduct your own research project. The applied nature of this course develops skills that make you more employable including team working, problem solving, research, communication and IT. As well as specialist analytical and numerical skills, you will be able to collect biological data and communicate scientific information. The skills you gain will you prepare you for work in a number of areas. You can also continue on to postgraduate study, including possible PhD and further academic study. What you study Year 1 Life on Earth Introductory Physiology Molecules and Cells Two Practical Modules One optional module from: Plant Science Concepts in Forensic Biology Year 2 Microbiology Biochemistry Physiology and the Environment One Practical Module Two optional modules from: Biology of Disease Animal Behaviour Microbes and Man Clinical Care of Exotic Species Valuing the Earth Year 3 Scientific Communication: Dissertation and Statistics Five optional modules from across the biological sciences including: Molecular GeneticsFreshwater BiologyPopulation and Community EcologyMedical MicrobiologyClinical BiochemistryMarine BiologyLife of MammalsApplied Terrestrial EcologyEnvironmental ToxicologyEnvironmental MicrobiologyImmunologyPharmacology and PathophysiologyFood Microbiology and Biotechnology Year 4 Honours project Three optional modules from across the biological sciences including: Biodiversity: Pattern and ProcessAdvances in Animal BehaviourEnvironmental ManagementHuman and Ecosystem HealthAdvances in Aquatic ScienceFisheries BiologyCellular and Molecular PathologyApplications of Molecular BiologyBiotechnology - Industry and EnvironmentCellular and Molecular Immunology Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.