Biological Sciences Hons

Description

This programme aims to provide students with knowledge of molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry, and physiology in the context of human disease and therapeutics as well as the practical techniques used in the field. For example, courses include Metabolism and Disease, Medical Biochemistry, Cancer Biology and Therapeutics, and Medical Microbiology.

The programme also aims to prepare students for employment including curriculum vitae preparation, interview skills, and building communication skills through a variety of stimulating and varied learning environments that can be built on throughout the student’s professional life. Many students continue to postgraduate degrees and obtain MSc and PhD degrees for careers in research and the pharmaceutical industry. Others enjoy employment in teaching or scientific journalism- just to name a few possible career paths.

Student placements are facilitated through networking and our Erasmus programme which offers summers placements in places like Istanbul, Turkey and Palermo, Italy.

The programme has strong links with professional bodies such as The Biochemical Society and The Society of Biology. Representatives from these professional bodies present talks on campus and students have the opportunity to take part in their events (for example: Voice of the Future) and compete for prizes.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 10350 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Year 1

• Fundamentals of Biochemistry (30 credits)
• Fundamental Biology and Physiology (30 credits)
• Basic Chemistry for Life Sciences (15 credits)
• Practical and Professional Skills (30 credits)
• Introduction to Medical Science (15 credits)

Year 2

• Physiology and Pharmacology (30 credits)
• Metabolism and Disease (15 credits)
• Bioanalytical Techniques (15 credits)
• Cell and Microbial Biology (30 credits)
• Research and Professional Skills (15 credits)
• Genetics (15 credits)

Year 3

• Project ( Life Sciences) (30 credits)
• Planning for Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
• Three to five options (75 credits) from: Pathophysiology of Disease (15 credits); Protein Biochemistry (30 credits); Cancer Biology and Therapeutics (15 credits); Human Molecular Biology (15 credits); Advanced and Clinical Immunology (15 credits); Medical Microbiology (15 credits); Medical Biochemistry (15 credits); Neuropharmacology (30 credits);

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6

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Requirements

Applicants should have:

300 UCAS points

FROM A-level biology and another science subject, preferably chemistry

OR BTEC National, DVCE or Advanced GNVQ grades, or equivalent qualifications

PLUS a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C or above (including English and mathematics) or equivalent qualifications.

• We welcome applications from mature students.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Greenwich.