Biology and Psychology

Description

This Joint Honours in Science degree gives you the opportunity to combine your dual interests in biology and psychology.

You gain a thorough insight into both topics and make interesting connections between them.

In biology, you will study all forms of life, from micro-organisms to mammals, with topics including:

• ecology and biodiversity
• evolution and genetics
• biochemistry

In psychology, you will explore why humans and animals think and behave as they do, with topics including:

• cognitive psychology
• abnormal psychiatry
• eating disorders

About Joint Honours in Science

This degree is part of the Joint Honours in Science programme.

Your topics are closely linked to our research expertise, meaning you study at the cutting edge of the discipline.

By studying two subjects, you develop a broad range of expertise and a set of skills that spans two specialist areas, equipping you for a range of careers.

You select from the same range of topics as Single Honours students and achieve the same high academic standard, but you cover fewer topics in each subject.

Mastering two subjects together means you are well-prepared for the multidisciplinary challenges of the real-world, developing your skills that employers value, such as:

• time management
• organisation
• self-motivation

You also receive careers support as part of your degree, including:

• bespoke career development module personally tailored to your professional development
• excellent support from the University’s award-winning Careers Service

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 15490 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• ACE1013 Introduction to Genetics
• ACE1050 Developing Skills Through Sustainable Development
• BIO1002 The Animal Kingdom
• BIO1005 Evolution
• BIO1006 Ecology 1
• BIO1019 Introductory Biochemistry for Biologists
• PSY1002 Developmental and Social Psychology
• PSY1004 Cognitive Psychology
• PSY1005 Sensation and Perception
• PSY1006 Instinct, Learning and Motivation
• PSY1008 Personality and Abnormal Psychology

Stage 2

Compulsory modules:

• BIO2007 Vertebrate Biology
• BIO2013 Animal Behaviour
• BIO2020 Experimental Design and Statistics for Biologists
• PSY2001 Developmental Psychology
• PSY2002 Visual Perception
• PSY2003 Social Psychology
• PSY2004 Individual Differences
• PSY2014 Cognitive Neuroscience
• PSY2016 Abnormal Psychology and Psychiartry

Optional modules

You take 30 credits from the following list:

• BIO2002 Biodiversity and Conservation 1
• BIO2008 Evolutionary and Population Genetics
• BIO2014 Animal Physiology
• BIO2022 Molecular Biology and Development
• PSY2007 Biological Psychology: Sex, Drugs, Rhythms and Blues

Other optional modules may also be available.

Stage 3

Compulsory modules

• BIO3014 Evolution and Behaviour
• BIO3016 Mechanisms of Behaviour
• PSY3002 Evolutionary Psychology
• PSY3013 Eating Disorders: Diagnosis, Assessment and Treatment
• PSY3016 Sex and Human Nature
• PSY3030 Foundations in Forensic Psychology

Optional modules

You take 50 credits from the following list:

• ACE3049 Companion Animal Behaviour
• ACE3901 Joint Honours Project
• BIO3001 Animal Ecophysiology
• BIO3006 Plant-Animal Interactions
• BIO3009 Biological Control
• NCL3007 Career Development for final year students
• PSY3006 Consumer Psychology
• PSY3008 Art, Mind and Brain
• PSY3018 The Damaged Brain: Case Studies in Neuropsychology
• PSY3020 Face Perception
• PSY3026 Psychology of Religion
• PSY3028 Work Psychology

Please note: This degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

- A Levels

AAB including Biology (at grade A) and preferably Chemistry, and excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at A or AS level.

- Scottish Qualifications

AAABB at Higher Grade including Biology and preferably Chemistry. Advanced Higher Biology and Chemistry preferred. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted.

- International Baccalaureate

A minimum of 35 points with Biology grade 6 or above at Higher level. Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1B1B at Higher Level, including Biology and Chemistry at grade B1 or above.

- Access Qualifications

Level 3 units in Biological Sciences and Mathematics essential, with Distinction in Biological Sciences unit(s). At least 15 level 3 credits at Distinction and in addition at least 30 level 3 credits at a minimum of Merit.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,M2 in Principal Subjects including Biology (at grade D3) and preferably Chemistry. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at a higher level.

- PARTNERS - A Levels

BBB including Biology and preferably Chemistry, and excluding General Studies. GCSE Mathematics grade B required if not offered at A or AS level.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- PARTNERS - BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Applicants will be considered on an individual basis.

The PARTNERS Programme is Newcastle Universitys supported entry route for students from identified schools and colleges. Find out more about the PARTNERS Programme.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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• Access Bursary

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