Explore cellular biology and molecular genetics and lay down the foundations for a fulfilling career in medical research, the pharmaceutical industry or other healthcare specialism on our Medical Biology with Research Placement BSc(Hons) degree. The search for new ways to diagnose and treat diseases is one of the most challenging and exciting areas of science. Studying with us could be your first step to becoming part of the teams that could be making dramatic breakthroughs in the coming decades. * This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology. * So if you’d like to study on a course with a supported research placement in the third year and an independent seal of approval, then the Medical Biology with Research Placement BSc(Hons) could be a great choice for you. * In the early stages of this course, you’ll study alongside other biological sciences students on certain modules, building up your knowledge to enable you to investigate advanced topics further down the line such as molecular genetics, immunology and cancer. * Through lectures, seminars and specialised lab sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from our expert staff who all have doctoral-level expertise in their subjects and experience across the biological sciences. * During your research placement in the third year, you’ll really be able to put your knowledge to the test, pick up invaluable skills for your future career and boost your employability to help you hit the ground running after graduation. * As a student on this course you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society and The Physiological Society (UK). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs. Professional links and accreditation: This course has advanced accreditation by the Royal Society of Biology (https://www.rsb.org.uk/education/accreditation). This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis. As a student on this course you’ll be able to apply for undergraduate membership of the Biochemical Society (https://www.biochemistry.org/membership/undergraduate-membership/) and The Physiological Society (UK) (https://www.physoc.org/undergraduate-membership). You’ll also be eligible for student affiliate membership (https://www.rsb.org.uk/membership/individual-membership/membership-benefits) of the Royal Society of Biology and upon successful graduation be eligible to apply for one year associate membership, this can help open up networks at a crucial time when applying for jobs.

Year 1 Core modules: Molecular and Cellular Biology Biochemistry 1 Chemical and Physical Principles of Biology Physiology 1: Structure and Function The World of Microbes Research Skills Year 2 Core modules: Molecular Biology Physiology 2: Control and Integration Molecular Aspects of Drug Action Research Skills 2 Genomes and Evolution Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include- Cell Biology Biochemistry 2 Epidemiology and Public Health Pharmaceutics and Formulation Infectious Diseases and Therapeutics Year 3 - research placement year Supervised Research Experience Final year Core modules: Research Project Advanced Physiology Immunology and Infection Cancer Biology Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include- Applied Molecular Genetics Biochemistry 3 Genomics Medical Genetics Innovations of Drug Design and Development

Assessment will include written exams, multiple choice questions, problem solving exercises, oral presentations and assessment of laboratory skills. The final year research project contributes to your degree classification. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

Royal Society of Biology

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: C132

Institution code: H60

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

In addition you must have GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above, or grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme. If you do not have the appropriate qualifications for direct entry to this degree you may be able to apply to our Science Extended Degree (BCF0) - http://www.hud.ac.uk/courses/full-time/undergraduate/science-extended-degree-leading-to-a-bsc-hons-degree/ Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

http://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/howtoapply/entryrequirements/

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
EU	16000.0	Year 1
International	16000.0	Year 1

This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available. If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/ Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

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