This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology which shows employers that you’ve developed the practical skills and scientific knowledge that they’re looking for.
A selection of modules are available each year – some examples are below. There may be changes before you start your course.
In your first year, you’ll spend six hours in the lab each week learning the practical skills and knowledge that every bioscientist needs, including how to establish bacterial cultures, assess bioenergetics and perform gene cloning. Analysis classes will equip you with the skills you’ll use outside the lab, from interacting with your data to interpreting your findings. Your lectures will give you a broad understanding of the molecular biosciences, allowing you to explore what you’re most interested in.
Core modules:
- Biochemistry 1
- Molecular & Cell Biology
- Microbiology 1
- Genetics 1
- Skills in Molecular Bioscience
Optional modules:
- Principles of Zoology
- Climate Change and Sustainability
- Animal Behaviour
- Introductory Developmental, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
- Maths for Molecular Bioscience
- Principles in Plant Science
- Principles of Evolution
- Principles of Ecology and Conservation
- Introduction to Neuroscience
- Introduction to Physiology with Pharmacology
The content of our courses is reviewed annually to make sure it’s up-to-date and relevant. Individual modules are occasionally updated or withdrawn. This is in response to discoveries through our world-leading research; funding changes; professional accreditation requirements; student or employer feedback; outcomes of reviews; and variations in staff or student numbers. In the event of any change we’ll consult and inform students in good time and take reasonable steps to minimise disruption. We are no longer offering unrestricted module choice. If your course included unrestricted modules, your department will provide a list of modules from their own and other subject areas that you can choose from.
Entry requirements
The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
AAA
including Chemistry and a second science
A Levels + additional qualifications AAB, including Chemistry and a second science + B in a relevant EPQ; AAB, including Chemistry and a second science + A in Core Maths
International Baccalaureate 36, with 6 in Higher Level Chemistry and a second science
BTEC Extended Diploma D*DD in Applied Science or Forensic Science (including modules in Applications of Inorganic Chemistry, Applications of Organic Chemistry and Practical Chemical Analysis, and no more than one of the following: Forensic Evidence Collection and Analysis, Forensic Fire Investigation or Forensic Traffic Collision Investigation)
BTEC Diploma DD in Applied Science or Forensic Science + A in an A Level science subject
Scottish Highers + 2 Advanced Highers AAAAB + AA in Chemistry and a second science
Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels A + AA in Chemistry and a second science
Access to HE Diploma Award of Access to HE Diploma in Science, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Chemistry and Biology units) and 6 at Merit
Other requirements
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Second science subjects include Biology (or Human Biology), Maths, Further Maths, Physics or Psychology
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English language requirements |
You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification
Fees
£9,250
Home students2022 annual tuition fee
£25,670
Overseas students2022 annual tuition fee
key dates
September start
Monday 29 August 2022
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Last date to request a deferral to September 2023 entry. You can request a deferral via your online application. We’re not able to consider deferral requests for applications to courses using our staged admissions process.
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Friday 9 September 2022 (17:00 British Summer Time)
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Applications close for September 2022 entry
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Monday 17 October 2022
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Last date to register for most courses
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