Biological Sciences BSc(Hons)

Overview

Biological Sciences deals with the structure, function and behaviour of living organisms and systems. The functioning of living systems is dependent on complex interactions operating at many different levels, from molecules to populations.
This course reflects the enormous expansion of the biological sciences in recent years, which has led to our knowing the details of the human genome, and to a deeper awareness and understanding of man's interaction with the environment.
On this course you will gain an appreciation of how modern biology can be applied, and reflect on the difficult issues that may arise from that application.

Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 4 years (max 8 years)
With placement year 4 years

UCAS code C120
Course content

Course structure

This course provides a flexible approach. Between years 2 and 3 there is an opportunity to complete a work placement, gaining valuable experience prior to completing the final year. In addition to biology pathways, routes are available for animal sciences, forestry, ecology and countryside management students.

Syllabus

Year 1
Microbiology
Practical Skills in Biosciences
Physiological Ecology
Ecological Processes
Genes and Inheritance
Introduction to Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Evolutionary Biology
Mathematical Skills
Statistics and Quantitative Techniques
Options:
Biology of Reproduction
Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Human Physiology
Elements of Chemistry
Modern language
Year 2
Behavioural and Evolutionary Ecology
Genetics
Further Statistics
Professional Development for Biology
Options (six from):
Marine Biology and Ecology
Forensic Biology
Human Physiology
Nutrition
Human Biochemistry and Metabolism
Molecular Cell Pathobiology
Microbiology
Immunology
Fundamentals in Analytical Chemistry
Evolution and Diversity
Ecological Techniques
Biology field trip - currently to South Africa
Year 3
Research project
Options (six from):
Parasitology
Plant and Animal Interactions
Neurobiology
Applied Ecology and Conservation
Biogeography
Ecology Field Skills
Blood Sciences
Clinical and Applied Immunology
Special Topics in Pathobiology
Clinical Microbiology
Medical Genetics
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Molecular Ecology
Zoonoses
Diet and Disease
Entry requirements

Typical entry requirements
individual offers may vary
A-levels:
ABB. Must include biology at A2. A-level subjects must be relevant.
BTEC
DDD.
International Baccalaureate:
34 points, specified subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 24 credits at merit or above. Must include 12 credits in biology.
GCSE (minimum grade C) or Access Equivalent
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.
Foundation degree/HND
/HNC may enable you to start the course in year 2.
For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in the other elements.
Location

Location Moulsecoomb
Career opportunities

Our graduates follow a very wide range of careers from those in science, such as working in biological, clinical or biomedical laboratories, to scientific consultancy and environmental research. The course enables students to maintain a broad base of study or to specialise in specific interests. The resulting wide range of career opportunities includes teaching, research, environmental work, and sales and marketing. You will be given help in assessing your personal skills and attributes, developing career management skills, and achieving your chosen career path.
Some students choose not to follow scientific careers and find employment in many areas including working in industry, accountancy, civil service, journalism, publishing, education and teaching. Some graduates elect to carry on their studies, either with a postgraduate degree, or by working towards a doctorate and a career in biological research. This course also provides a top-up degree route for foundation degree and HND graduates.

Visit the careers centre website.
Fees and costs

The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.

The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.

To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.

Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.

BSc Hons Biological Sciences [P3EG003]

UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP
International (Full Time) 12,900 GBP
Student views

Uhna Raath

I graduated in Biological Sciences from Brighton in 2009. I have since been accepted at Keele University Medical School. The help and guidance I received throughout my time at Brighton certainly helped me gain my place here.

The topics I studied and the research I carried out at Brighton are helping me a great deal here and I appreciate all the hard work and support from the lecturer's at the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences. It has all given us as students a very enriched experience in our studies.