Life Sciences BSc
Postgraduate
In Uxbridge
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Postgraduate
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Uxbridge
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The ability to work in an interdisciplinary manner solving problems using the latest analytical and computational techniques has been identified by several Research Councils and independent reviews as an essential attribute for graduates entering the world of employment in the 21st century. Our new Life Sciences BSc has been designed to fulfil this need. Graduates of this programme will be equipped to work in a variety of professions requiring an understanding of Life Sciences, as well as other professions that value analytical skills and logical thinking.
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IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
Pearson: 51 (51 in all subscores)
BrunELT: 60% (min 55% in all areas)
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Subjects
- Computational
- Neuroscience
- Project
- Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Environmental Health
- Psychology
- Infection
Course programme
Level 1
There is a common programme of study at Level 1 that will give a firm foundation for later specialisation. We aim to give students a broad, core foundation of knowledge across the life sciences, in biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology, anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, biological psychology and environmental sciences. A comprehensive practical and analytical skills programme supports the development of the student’s laboratory and statistical analysis skills.
Level 2
In the second year students choose two streams of specialisation, giving a broad and interdisciplinary scientific education. Students select from a range of recommended stream pairings from: biochemistry, cell biology, cognitive neuroscience, computational data analytics, environmental health, evolution and behaviour, genetics, infection and immunity and sport and exercise sciences (details of allowed stream combinations can be found here). Since so many problems in the life sciences require knowledge of computer programming, all students undertake a module in introductory bioinformatics. Students are also able to broaden their knowledge further by selecting elective study blocks in non-science subjects, such as languages, management studies, computing or creative writing from outside the Department of Life Sciences.
Level 3
At the end of the second year, students choose one of their Level 2 streams as a major Stream for their final year of study and maintain the other as their minor stream. We will give students in-depth knowledge of the cutting edge of current research and research in their streams of study while also allowing them to further widen their study with another elective module from outside the Department of Life Sciences. Students will therefore gain both depth and breadth of knowledge. Students will develop a research project in their major stream. This will develop confident graduates who are able to critically analyse, evaluate, interpret and communicate science in an interdisciplinary manner across the life sciences.
Level 1
Compulsory
Anatomy, Physiology and Biomechanics
Biochemistry
Biosphere
Foundations of Psychology: Brain and Cognition
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Practical Research Skills
Quantitative Research Skills
Synoptic Assessment in Life Sciences 1: Teamwork and Presentation
Level 2
Compulsory
Career Skills in Life Sciences
Introduction to Bioinformatics
Synoptic Assessment in Life Sciences 2: Interdisciplinary Literature Interrogation and Synthesis
Optional streams (students choose two from the allowed combinations)
Biochemistry
Metabolic Regulation
Analytical Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Animal Development
Principles of Human Disease
Cognitive Neuroscience
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Developmental Psychology
Computational Data Analytics
Introductory Programming
Logic and Computation
Environmental Health
Ecosystem Stressors
Environmental Health
Evolution & Behaviour
Biological Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Social Psychology
Genetics
Genetic Engineering
Molecular and Cellular Biology
History of Genetics
Infection and Immunity
Immunobiology
Medical Microbiology
Principles of Human Disease
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Theory and Application in Sport and Exercise Psychology
Biomechanics of Human Movement
Applying Sport Sciences to Practice
Applied Sport and Exercise Physiology
Level 3
Compulsory
Final year research project
Synoptic Assessment in Life Sciences 3: Research Methods, Culture and Communication
Students take all study listed for their major stream and half of the study listed for their minor stream.
Biochemistry
Medical Biochemistry
Molecular Pharmacology and Toxicology
Cell Biology (only available as a minor at L3)
Cellular Pathologies
Cognitive Neuroscience (any two from)
Practical Investigations of Mind and Brain
The Cognitive Neuroscience of Consciousness
Drugs, Hormones & the Brain
Computational Data Analytics
Algorithms and their Applications
Software Development and Management
Environmental Health
Genetics, Evolution and Biodiversity
Health and Society
Evolution & Behaviour
Animal Behaviour
Evolutionary Psychology
Genetics
Gene Therapy
Genomic Medicine
Infection and Immunity
Medical Immunology
Microbial Pathogenesis
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Biomechanical Analysis Techniques
Physiology of the High Performance Athlete
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Applying Sport Sciences to Practice
Final year project
In your final year students will conduct an independent empirical research project under the supervision of an academic in the Department of Life Sciences. Final year projects are often the most fulfilling aspect of the course.
Projects may take a variety of forms (from lab-based research to complex data analysis), but will be related to the area of specialisation of a student’s Major Stream, and potentially also related to their future career plans. Your project experience is often what sets you apart as an individual and employers usually ask about your project in interviews.
Read more about the structure of undergraduate degrees at Brunel and what you will learn on the course.
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Life Sciences BSc