Course summary

BSc Biotechnology Overview Step into a world of innovation with our BSc Biotechnology degree, where biology meets technology to solve global challenges in health, agriculture, and the environment. Graduates drive innovations that combat diseases, protect ecosystems, and fuel start-ups, shaping a sustainable and healthier future. Why Study This Course? Global Impact: Biotechnology addresses food security, sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and healthcare advancements. QS World University Rankings 2024: Ranked 14th for Biosciences in the UK. Cutting-Edge Facilities: Access high-tech research facilities in genomics, structural biology, and optical imaging. Entrepreneurial Skills: Our biotechnology enterprise module equips you with business, entrepreneurial, and leadership skills. Research-Led Teaching: Benefit from expertise in a large, internationally recognized School of Biosciences. Enquiry-Based Learning: Develop skills to achieve your full potential in your future career. Modules Overview Year 1 Compulsory Modules: Biochemistry & Microbiology for Biotechnology Biotechnology Skills and Enterprise (includes lab techniques) Cell Biology and Physiology Genetics I Ecological Concepts and Plant Sciences Optional Modules (choose one): Chemistry for Biochemists I Introduction to Evolution and Animal Biology Year 2 Compulsory Modules: Molecular Biotechnology & Enterprise Genetics II Proteins and Enzymes Academic Development & Career Building Optional Modules (20 credits each, choose one per semester): Plant Sciences: From Cells to the Environment (Semester 1) Membranes, Energy and Metabolism (Semester 1) Critical Issues for 21st Century Ecosystems (Semester 2) Chemistry for Biochemists II (Semester 2) Cell and Developmental Biology (Semester 2) Year 3 Compulsory Module: Biotechnology: Industry and Societal Impact Optional Modules (choose one worth 40 credits): Introduction to Teaching Biosciences in Schools with Evidence-Based Literature Review Evidence-Based Literature Review and Critical Analysis Informed Project Proposal Practical Project Biotechnology Enterprise Additional Optional Modules (choose three): Experimental Design, Analysis & Interpretation of Biochemical Data Eukaryotic Gene Expression Cellular Neurobiology Structures of Destruction: The Structural Biology of Pathogenicity Cancer Biology Molecular and Cellular Immunology Microbial Pathogenicity and Disease Bacterial Gene Regulation Current Developments and Advances in Eukaryotic Genetics Omics for Biomedical Research Responses to Global Environmental Change Conservation Practice: Genes to Ecosystems Cellular Neurobiology Note: Modules are regularly updated to reflect the latest research and teaching methods. The modules listed are for students starting in 2025. Any unexpected changes will be communicated to offer holders promptly.