Modules

Year 1 In your first year you’ll explore the foundations of biological science, including 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 Biochemistry Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants Introduction to Human Physiology Options* Fundamentals of Marine and Freshwater Biology Fundamentals in Blood Sciences Introduction to Ecology and Conservation Year 2 The second year covers research skills, professional development, behavioural and evolutionary biology and climate change. You can choose to study in environmental, ecological, biomedical and clinical areas through option modules. Core modules Research Skills and Professional Development Animal Diversity and Adaptations Options* Population Biology for Conservation Earth Surface Processes Environmental Pollution Sustainable Futures Applied Conservation Field Course (UK) Ecology and Conservation International Field Course Ice Age Earth GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice Marine and Freshwater Ecology Intermediate Blood Sciences Infection and Immunity Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology Intermediate Human Physiology Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation Optional Placement Year An optional placement year will enable you to apply your learning to real-life challenges and explore different areas to help you decide what you want to specialise in. Our students have been on placement with bioscience companies and research organisations. Year 3 In your third year, you’ll study species interactions and innovations in bioscience research, to bring you up to date with the most recent bioscience research, and undertake an individual research project associated with a research group. Research areas include physiology and disease processes, microbiology, genetics, ageing, ecology and conservation. You’ll 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 Final year In your final year you will focus on an in-depth research project, working with an academic who is a recognised expert in the field. You will develop techniques in evaluating bioscience research and benefit from a choice of option modules that reflect your areas of interest, enabling you to become a professional biologist. Core modules MSci Research Project Evaluating Research in Biosciences Options* Regenerative Medicine and Medical Devices Communicating Issues in Ecology and Conservation Ecology and Conservation in Practice (Work Placement) Applied Nucleic Acid Biochemistry Clinical Microbiology in the Post-Antimicrobial Era Bioscience Independent Study Omics for Diseases: Theory, Practice and Applications Biological Membranes: Drug Targets and Disease Introduction to Geographical Information Systems Controversies in Science Oxidative Stress and Human Disease Monitoring Signalling Molecules in Neuroscience Cancer: Bench to Bedside Understanding Age-Related CNS Disorders Applied Taxonomy for Conservation Applied Protein Biochemistry Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation Astrobiology Applications in GIS Water Quality Assessment and Management *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.