Biology BSc(Hons)
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Overview
Biology is the science of life and studying it enables us to understand ourselves and the amazing variety of life around us. Where have we come from, how do we function, how do we interact with other organisms, what determines our behaviour? How can we address current issues in the field of biology, such as human health and how that is linked to our environment?
This course taught at our campus in Hastings, and offers the chance to combine studies in human biology and environmental biology to answer these and other important questions.
Lecturers on this course are research-active within their fields of expertise and are part of a larger research group.
They have strong links with local and national organisations within their fields, are passionate about their subject and
dedicated teachers of their disciplineCourse duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 6 - 7 years
UCAS code C100 (campus code U)
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Course content
Course structure
The course is delivered through seminars, lectures, laboratory practicals, field work, site visits, workshops, group work and is linked with visits from experts and practitioners. You will be assessed through both coursework and exams. In the second year, you will have the opportunity of carrying out a placement matching an area of personal interest, which your tutor will help you to find and an overseas field visit to South Africa.
Areas of study
The course covers levels of biology from cellular mechanisms, infection and immunology, to biological diversity and ecology. The first year enables you to develop an understanding of key biology skills. In the second year you will study evolution, behaviour, microbiology, human physiology and habitat ecology.
The third year focuses on key topical issues, including aspects of biomedicine, environmental issues, and current research priorities designed to enable students to develop key professional skills as independent researchers.
Syllabus
Year 1:
Biological Systems
Biology Skills
Cell and Molecular Biology
Ecology
Approaches to Learning
Subject ApproachesYear 2:
Human Physiology
Microbiology
Evolution and Behaviour
Habitat Ecology
Learning Through Practice
Research PracticesYear 3:
Biology of Diseases
Human Biosciences
Ecology Field Skills
Environmental Issues
Dissertation/project
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
ABB including biology at grade B. (Both biology and chemistry at AS-level.)BTEC
DDM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points, specified subjects.Access to HE Diploma
pass (at least 45 credits at level 3), with 18 credits at merit or above. Must include 12 level 3 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
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
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Career opportunities
Graduate career routes include biological laboratory or research work, scientific consultancy, environmental careers and teaching. Some students progress on to masters-level courses, such as the MRes in Bioscience.
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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) Biology [U2EG008] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 10,900 GBP