Modules

Year 1 In your first year, you will explore the foundations of biological science such as skills for bioscientists, genetics, molecular biology, human physiology, biochemistry and diversity of life. You can also choose to study ecology and conservation, marine biology or blood science. Core modules Essential Skills for Bioscientists Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants Introduction to Biochemistry Introduction to Human Physiology Options* Fundamentals in Blood Sciences Introduction to Ecology and Conservation Fundamentals of Marine and Freshwater Biology Year 2 You will build on the knowledge and skills gained in your first year, covering research skills, professional development, behavioural and evolutionary biology and climate change. You can choose to study environmental, ecological, biomedical and clinical areas through option modules. Core modules Research Skills and Professional Development Animal Diversity and Adaptations Options* Earth Surface Processes Environmental Pollution Climate Change Sustainable Futures Population Biology for Conservation Ice Age Earth GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice Applied Conservation Field Course (UK) Ecology and Conservation International Field course Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Marine and Freshwater Ecology Intermediate Blood Sciences Infection and Immunity Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology Intermediate Human Physiology Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology Optional Placement Year An optional placement year will allow you to apply your learning to real-life situations and challenges, and explore areas to help you decide what you want to specialise in. Our students have been on placement with bioscience companies and research organisations. Final year In your final year you’ll study species interactions and innovations in bioscience research to bring you up to date with the most current bioscience research. And you’ll undertake an individual research project associated with a research group. Examples include physiology and disease processes, microbiology, genetics, ageing, ecology and conservation. You can also choose from module options to deepen your knowledge within a specialist theme. Core modules Bioscience Research Project Ecology Project Species Interactions Innovations in Bioscience Research Options* Ecological Impact Assessment Independent Study Module Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing The Frozen Planet Political Ecology: Contested Environments Current Topics in Aquatic Environments Cellular Pathology Advanced Diagnostics in Blood Science Clinical Microbiology and Immunology Hot Topics in Ecology and Conservation *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.