Biology BSc(Hons)

  • 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 discipline

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 6 - 7 years

    UCAS code C100 (campus code U)

  • 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 Approaches

    Year 2:
    Human Physiology
    Microbiology
    Evolution and Behaviour
    Habitat Ecology
    Learning Through Practice
    Research Practices

    Year 3:
    Biology of Diseases
    Human Biosciences
    Ecology Field Skills
    Environmental Issues
    Dissertation/project

  • Entry requirements

    Typical entry requirements Help
    individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB including biology at grade B. (Both biology and chemistry at AS-level.) Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis.

    ND/C (Level 3):
    DDM.

    International Baccalaureate:
    34 points, specified subjects.

    QAA-approved access course:
    acceptable, subject-specific units.

    GCSE (minimum grade C):
    at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.

    Foundation degree/HND
    direct to 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 Help Hastings

  • 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.

    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) Biology  [U2EG008]
    UK/EU (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    Island Students (Full Time)9,000 GBP
    International (Full Time)10,500 GBP

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