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Biological Sciences
BSc(Hons)

  • Course summary and entry requirements

    Course duration Help

    Full-time: 3 years

    Part-time: 4 years (max 8 years)

    Sandwich: 4 years

    UCAS code C120

    Professional accreditation

    This course is recognised by the Society of Biology. This guarantees that the course meets the educational requirements for associate membership of the Society of Biology.

    About the course

    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.

    Typical entry requirements Help

    The entry requirements listed here are for students starting their course in 2013. Individual offers may vary

    A-levels:
    ABB. Must include biology at A2. A-level subjects must be relevant. 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
    /HNC 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.

  • 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

    You can view the programme specification for this course as a PDF file by clicking on the link below:

    Programme Specification

  • 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 and may be subject to small increases, in line with inflation.

    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.

    What's included in the fee?

    When costs such as health or criminal record checks, field trips or use of specialist materials are incurred as a mandatory requirement of the course they are included in your tuition fee.

    You may incur additional costs depending on the optional modules or activities you choose. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. Before you apply please check with the school that provides your course using the contact details on the left of this page for advice about what is included and what optional costs you could face so you can budget accordingly.

    Our website www.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)12,500 GBP

  • Location

    Location Help Moulsecoomb

    Located to the north of Brighton city centre, the Moulsecoomb campus offers students an excellent learning environment and a wide range of facilities. It is the largest of our five campuses with over 8,000 students.

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    Living in Brighton

    Brighton’s rich mix of historic architecture, lively arts scene, varied shopping and cosmopolitan community make it a vibrant, enjoyable place to live. It is no wonder that many Brighton graduates choose to stay here.

    Social scene

    Alongside the traditional seaside attractions, Brighton is famed for its exciting social scene with a wide choice of pubs, clubs and restaurants.

    Music event on the beach

    Arts

    The highlight of the city’s cultural year is the Brighton Festival. The event is held each May and is England’s biggest arts festival, which showcases arts and performance from around the world. Brighton is also home to the UK’s oldest working cinema, the Duke of York’s, which shows alternative and mainstream films. The city is also well known for its exciting music scene and hosts The Great Escape music festival.

    Burning the Clocks winter solstice festival

    Sports

    Whether you take your sport seriously or just want to keep fit, Brighton offers all kinds of sports opportunities and facilities, on and off campus. You can also make the most of the location, and play volleyball, basketball and windsurfing down by the beach. The seafront is also the finishing point for the famous London – Brighton bicycle ride and the quirky veteran car run.

    Playing volleyball on the seafront

  • Staff profiles

    Dr. Anja Rott - Course Leader

    I teach Ecology, Evolution and Diversity as well as Plant Animal Interactions to Biological Sciences and Ecology students. I also run the biology field trip which currently goes to South Africa.The Biological Sciences degree offers a flexible approach to the study of biology with topic areas ranging from ecology, behaviour, zoology and botany to human biology and microbiology. More choices become available as you progress, allowing you to choose modules that are best suited to your personal interests and career ambitions. 

  • 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.

     

     

  • 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.

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