Course summary
Studying biology helps you better understand the structure, function, and taxonomy of living organisms, which include humans, animals, plants, and microorganisms. Specialising in molecular and cellular biology allows you a deeper understanding of how molecules and cells work and can be manipulated, which opens the door to a broad range of careers. A degree in molecular and cellular biology can put you at the forefront of modern scientific breakthroughs, vaccine developments and more. Why Study Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield? A Biology (Molecular and Cellular) with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree prepares you for an exciting career or for further study in the field of biology. This course covers core topics in molecular and cellular biology which include biochemistry, cell biology and genomics. You’ll gain relevant real-world experience and you’ll be taught by biology academics with doctoral-level expertise in their subject areas. Teaching is via lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will see you gain hands-on experience using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. Following your first two years in the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in a compulsory and supervised Research Placement Year. During this placement year, you’ll: • Experience working in an active research environment in a lab within the University or within the industry in the UK or internationally. • Explore employment opportunities within organisations related to your studies. • Network with potential employers and construct work experience profiles to prepare for a future biology career. This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in research and industry, as well as for future study. You’ll be able to work in medical research, medical genetics, the NHS, pharmaceuticals and more. Professional Bodies This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology and accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course, you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs. Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
This first year comprises: • Molecular and Cellular Biology • Biochemistry 1 • Chemical and Physical Principles of Biology • Physiology 1: Structure and Function • The World of Microbes • Research Skills. To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment method
You’ll be taught through a series of lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. Assessment will include project work, assignments and examinations project work, assignments and examinations. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Society of Biology
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C1C8
- Institution code:
- H60
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 - 112 points
A level - BBB - BBC
T Level - M
In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - https://courses.hud.ac.uk/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Student Outcomes
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
International | £17600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Please see our website for more information - http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/undergraduate-scholarships/
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH
Clearing contact details
Clearing places available at Huddersfield UniGeneral Clearing for Applicants
0333 987 9000
Additional information
Clearing Phone Line Opening Times: Thursday 15 August - 8.00am to 6.00pm Friday 16 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday 17 August - 10.00am to 2.00pm Sunday 18 August - closed Monday 19 August to Thursday 22 August - 9.00am to 5.00pm Friday 23 August: 09.00am to 4.00pm