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Biology

BSc(Hons)
UCAS code: C100

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A highly flexible programme that can be tailored to your own interests
Recent major investment in physiological, biomedical and oesteological equipment
Professional work placements and career planning

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This course offers substantial flexibility with the opportunity to study areas ranging from from molecular biology to ecology. You may maintain a broad study of the biological sciences or focus on a specific range of topics thus allowing you to choose your own programme based on your interests and aspirations.

What you do

At Level 1 you will study modules that introduce you to the breadth of biology, such as cell biology, disease, the diversity of life, ecology, genes and genomes, and fundamentals of human physiology. You will follow a programme of practical work and workshop activities to help you understand and become proficient in key biological skills ranging from fieldwork sampling to the use of computers
for analysis.

At Level 2, you will begin to focus on areas of biology that stimulate your interests by choosing from an extensive range of options. We offer a broad range of modules, both theoretical and practical, in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, human biology and animal biology and conservation. Research skills and professional development provides an essential step in your development as an independent researcher and fundamentally underpins your Level 3 project and work placement.

At Level 3 you can use the project to carry out an in depth investigation of an area of biology most relevant to your academic interest. Your choice of other modules allows consolidation of material covered at Level 2 and extends your knowledge in current areas of biology.

Syllabus

Level 1
Core modules: Bioskills
Optional modules: Fundamentals of Human Physiology; Cell Biology; Ecology. Genes and Genomes; Diversity of Life; Disease.

Level 2
Core modules: Research Skills and Professional Development
Optional Modules: Biomedical Analysis; Clinical Molecular and Microbiology Practical; Field Biology; Marine Zoology; Animal Behaviour; Applied Genetics; Biology of Microroganisms; British Wildlife; Disease Health and Environment; Drugs and the Human Body; Ecology of Habitats; Forensic Biology; Forensic Genetics; Human Infectious Disease; Human Physiology; Metabolism; Microbial Physiology; Pathology Science; Wildlife Crime; Wildlife Disease; Forensic Entomology

Level 3
Core modules: Project; Work Placement
Optional modules: Advanced DNA Profiling; Animal and Plant ID Skills; Conservation Biology; Applied Health Perspectives; Biology of Microorganisms; Biomedicine; Biotechnology in Healthcare; Conservation Biology; Advanced DNA Profiling; Emerging and Re-emerging Disease; Evolution and Psychology; Forensic Toxicology; Human Molecular Genetics; Managing Habitats for Wildlife; Microbial Physiology; Neurology; Tumour Biology

Qualification:	BSc(Hons)
Faculty/School:	Faculty of Sciences
Location:	Stoke Campus
Course Start:	September
Course Length:	Normally three years full-time; up to eight years part-time.
Entry Requirements:	All applicants are individually assessed on their qualifications, skills and experience. However, a typical 3 A Level offer will be 260 UCAS points (BCC), to include 80 points (grade C or above) in Biology A Level or equivalent.
Application:	Via UCAS
UCAS Code:	C100
Fees and Bursaries:	See undergraduate fees and bursaries