BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Biotechnology with Foundation Year
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We encounter micro-organisms continually, since they exist on the surfaces we touch and on the foods we eat and drink, and even the air we breathe. In addition to the vital role of microorganisms in disease and the environment they are also used in biotechnology for the manufacture of many products which we use and the foods we consume. The course aims to explore the diversity microorganisms together with the principles and applications of biotechnology.
Biotechnology is a rapidly expanding discipline which is finding applications throughout society including medicine, agriculture and the environment. The course will provide a grounding in the basic principles of microbiology, plant biology, cell biology, genetics and the structure and function of biomolecules necessary to underpin the advanced study of biotechnology and demonstrate how these principles are applied for the development of useful products and applications.
Specialist facilities will enable the investigation of the biology of the cell and the nature of genes together with the biochemical analysis of biological products. The course explores the physicochemical principles associated with fermentation design and operations for the processing of materials by microbial, animal and plant cells (and their enzymes) including genetic modification to make useful products or purposes.
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The emphasis throughout the course will be on the applied nature of the study of microbiology and biotechnology in terms of how fundamental knowledge can be applied to tangible vocational situations and problems, together with the acquisition of practical and generic skills. The intention of this approach will be to prepare students for their chosen career in any of the varied career options made available by a degree in the applied aspects of microbiology and biotechnology. Students have the opportunity to seek employment in careers involving quality assurance, medical and healthcare, product development and research: within the water, food, pharmaceutical and environmental industries. Careers such as teaching also have potential for developed. To achieve this the award is structured to enable challenges to apply information effectively, to work in teams, to gain actual industrial experience, to learn from the experiences of professionals, to acquire technical competence and to develop generic and time management skills.
In Year One students will study
Introduction to Biosciences, Cell Biology and Genetics, Biochemistry for Life Science, Introduction to Microbiology, Introduction to Plant Biology and Biomedical Basis of Disease
In Year Two students will study
Molecular Biosciences, Molecular Biosciences Practical Techniques, Analytical Techniquesin Biosciences, Applied and Environmental Microbiology with optional module choices of Biochemistry or Pharmaceutical Microbiology
In Year Three students will study
Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Microbial Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Honours Project (Biosciences) with optional module choices of Plant Biotechnology, Medical Microbiology, Developmental Biology, Control of Water and Foodborne Disease
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Subjects
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Biotechnology
- Microbiology
- Biology
Course programme
Module: 3CH002
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module provides an overview of the fundamental chemical concepts required in further studies in science. It covers concepts from general chemistry (moles, solutions and reactions), organic chemistry (functional groups and naming chemicals) and some analytical techniques (UV-visible spectroscopy, infra-red spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy).
Module: 3PY002
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The aim of this module is for students to be able to develop and effectively use the necessary range of appropriate skills in reading, study, written and oral communication and research required for their future career development.
Module: 3MM003
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
A basic level of numeracy and mathematical competence is needed for every course at University and this module will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed. You will have weekly lectures as well as team based learning sessions which have been specially designed to help you to overcome any difficulties that you might encounter.
Module: 3AB003
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will provide the student with an introduction to biology that is relevant to your chosen Foundation degree programme. The topics covered will include an overview of the molecules of life, cell biology and an introduction to the features and diversity of the major groups of animal, plant and microbial life forms.
Module: 3BM003
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will introduce you to some of the available scientific career opportunities within the Healthcare Science field, the role of the practitioner and relevant underpinning principles associated with the professions including patient centered care and work place professionalism. The fundamental concepts of cellular control mechanisms, anatomy and systems physiology, disease processes and relevant diagnostic techniques.
Module: 3CC004
Credits: 20
Period: 1
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module introduces the fundamental principles of problem solving. It focuses on practical problems from within the disciplines of Science and Engineering, and the design of potential solutions using flow charts and simple algorithms. The implementation of solutions is performed using suitable IT applications and an introduction to basic data processing using a simple programming language. Indicatively, the practical programs are expected to follow a set number of themes reflecting the multi-disciplinary nature of the Faculty of Science and Engineering.
Module: 4BC005
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
To provide an understanding of the subject of chemistry and biochemistry (the study of life at the molecular level) through the structure and function of some of the major biomolecules and metabolic pathways.
Module: 4BM017
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The aim of this module is to ensure that the student has the underpinning knowledge of pathology, epidemiology, public health medicine, pharmacology and the psychosocial dimensions of health to provide the foundations for study in the Life Sciences division of healthcare science.
Module: 4BC003
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The module studies cell biology and genetics through investigation of cell structure and organelles, gene structure, function and expression. It will look at chromosome structure and function within mitosis and meiosis and an introduction to mendelian genetics. The module will introduce gene manipulation and PCR.
Module: 4AB023
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
The diversity and breadth of biosciences will be introduced and linked to the development of practical and study skills required for bioscience courses. You will develop and enhance your skills through a series of workshops, practical classes and self-directed activities. From this module you will develop the personal, practical and academic skills to enable successful study in practically-based bioscience subjects.
Module: 4BM024
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
This module will introduce students to basic theoretical and practical concepts in medical and environmental microbiology.
Module: 4AB026
Credits: 20
Period: 2
Type: Core
Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus
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This module provides an introduction to plant biology, covering information essential to a diverse range of undergraduate students from ecologists to geneticists and covers topics of importance to agriculture, horticulture and industry ng microbiology, genetics, biochemistry and chemical engineering. It uses living organisms, or systems or products from these...
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BSc (Hons) Microbiology and Biotechnology with Foundation Year
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Canterbury College
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Weymouth College
GCSE OnlinePrice on request -
City College Norwich
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University of Phoenix
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West Lothian College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
GCSE OnlinePrice on request -
School of Life and Health Sciences - Aston University
Master Distance LearningPrice on request
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