BSc (Hons) Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Placement Year
Course Overview
This accredited Biology degree provides a comprehensive foundation in molecular and cellular biology, preparing you for a wide range of careers in industry and research. You will explore the molecular mechanisms of life through a blend of theoretical learning and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. The course is designed to develop the practical skills and specialist knowledge that make our graduates highly employable.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, ensuring a high-quality, industry-relevant education.
- Gain extensive practical experience using modern scientific instrumentation in our well-equipped biological sciences labs.
- Enhance your employability with the option to take a valuable work placement in your third year.
- Choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals.
- Eligibility for membership with leading professional societies including the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society.
Course Overview
This accredited Biology degree provides a comprehensive foundation in molecular and cellular biology, preparing you for a wide range of careers in industry and research. You will explore the molecular mechanisms of life through a blend of theoretical learning and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. The course is designed to develop the practical skills and specialist knowledge that make our graduates highly employable.
Key Program Highlights
- Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology, ensuring a high-quality, industry-relevant education.
- Gain extensive practical experience using modern scientific instrumentation in our well-equipped biological sciences labs.
- Enhance your employability with the option to take a valuable work placement in your third year.
- Choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals.
- Eligibility for membership with leading professional societies including the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society.
Requirements
Modules
- Molecular and Cellular Biology
- Biochemistry 1
- Introduction to Analytical Science and Spectroscopy
- Physiology 1: Structure and Function
- The World of Microbes
- Research Skills
- Research Skills 2
- Cell Biology
- Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry 2
- Physiology 2: Control and Integration
- Pharmaceutics and Formulation
- Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics
- Supervised Work Experience
- Research Project
- Current Topics in Molecular Life Sciences
- Mechanisms and Pathology of Cancer and other Chronic Diseases
- Medical Genetics
- Immunology and Infection
- Practical Skills in Clinical Pathology and Biochemistry
