Biological Science (Optional pathways in Ecology and Environmental Management/Genomics/Pharmacology/Pre-Med)
Staffordshire University
Biological Science (Optional pathways in Ecology and Environmental Management/Genomics/Pharmacology/Pre-Med)
Course Summary
**Our versatile Biological Science degree will help you understand and examine the living world around you.**
There has never been a better time to position yourself as a bioscientist by studying on our biological science degree. Recent breakthroughs have given biologists insights and tools for the investigation of pressing questions like never before. Whatever area of the biological sciences you are interested in, be it genetics and genomics, medicines development or ecological interactions and sustainability - this degree has the scope and flexibility to support your development.
This degree can be completed in a number of different ways, you can either study biological science as a broad degree, or branch off into one of our specialist pathways during your degree.
If you would like to study for an advanced qualification, we offer the integrated Masters MSci course over four years.
We also offer a 3yr Full Time course and a 4yr Full Time (with a placement year). In addition if you do not meet our direct entry requirements for degree level study, then a BSc (Hons) with a Foundation Year is available. You’ll study your first year at Stoke-on-Trent College and on successful completion join the BSc (Hons) course at the Stoke-on-Trent university campus. High levels of tutor support and guidance will prepare you for degree level study. The foundation year for this course has a long successful track record in providing a smooth transition onto our BSc (Hons) Biological Science degree. This route is useful if you have only studied sciences up to GCSE level or have had a break in your studies.
**Course content**
You have the first year of your degree (full-time) to decide whether your interest lies in a particular field, or whether the broad knowledge of the subject will better benefit your future career. If you do have a more specialist interest, this course also has designated learning pathways in your second and third years to allow you to focus on areas including Ecology and Environmental Management, Genomics, Pharmacology, and Pre-Med. The best thing about our learning pathways is that you can wait until second year to decide if you wish to specialise. Whichever route you take through your biological science degree, upon completion, you will be ideally placed for graduate employment or postgraduate study.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSci Biological Science.
Should you successfully complete your study via one of the learning pathways, then we will issue one of the following awards in line with your chosen pathway:
MSci Biological Science (Genomics)
MSci Biological Science (Ecology and Environmental Management)
MSci Biological Science (Pre-Med)
MSci Biological Science (Pharmacology)
Course Details - Modules
Modules
Year 1
Practical Skills for Life Scientists
Developing Research and Professional Identity
Molecular and Cellular Biology
Genetics and Diversity
Disease, Health and Environment
Year 2
Applied Bioscience Practical
Global Issues and Professional Development
Adaptation and Survival
Option
Option
Year 2 Options:
Molecular Genetics and Genetic Engineering (Compulsory module for Genomics and Pre-Med pathway)
Cell Biology and Immunology (Compulsory module for Genomics pathway)
Biochemistry and Physiology
Medical Microbiology and Epidemiology
Ecology and Environmental Management (Compulsory module for Ecology and Environmental pathway)
Pharmacology and Medicinal Plants (Compulsory module for Pharmacology pathway)
Animal Behaviour (Compulsory module for Ecology and Environmental pathway)
Medical Sciences (Compulsory module for Pre-Med pathway)
Research and Development for the Life Science Industry (Compulsory module for Pharmacology pathway)
Year 3
Research Project
Option
Option
Option
Current Advances and Bioethics
Year 3 Options:
International Experience
Digital Life Sciences
Genomics and Bioinformatics (Compulsory module for Genomics pathway)
Molecular Pharmacology (Compulsory module for Pharmacology pathway)
Toxicology
Applied Parasitology and Medical Entomology
Microbial Genomes and Pathogenesis (Compulsory module for Genomics pathway)
Diagnostic Pathology
Integrated Biology of Disease (Compulsory module for Pre-Med pathway)
The Brain
Managing the Natural World (Compulsory module for Ecology and Environmental pathway)
Conservation Biology and Habitat Management (Compulsory module for Ecology and Environmental pathway)
Immunology and Immunotherapy (Compulsory module for Pharmacology pathway)
Cancer Biology and Regenerative Medicine (Compulsory module for Pre-Med pathway)
Year 4 (MSci)
Advanced Research Methods
Advanced Biological Techniques
Specialist Topics in Life Sciences
MSci Life Sciences Placement or Biological Research Assistantship
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
C102
Institution code:
S72
Campus Name:
Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma with 128 UCAS points. 12 units should be in Biology.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
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Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
60%
Go onto work and study:
85%
Fees and funding
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
14000.0
Year 1
International
14000.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
College Road
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Stoke on Trent
ST4 2DE
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