Objectives* Biosciences research facilities cover fermentation biotechnology, high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), cell culture, molecular biology and pharmacology. * Many of the facilities are also equipped with high speed internet access for bioinformatics teaching. * There are excellent facilities for chemical and biomedical analysis, genetics and cell biology studies and students have access to the latest equipment for chemical synthesis and purification, PCR , qPCR and 2D protein gel analysis systems for use during their final year projects.
Entry requirementsThe university requires you to have at least 2 A Levels (or equivalent) to begin an Honours Undergraduate Degree Programme or at least one for a Foundation Degree. The entry requirements for undergraduate degrees are given generally in UCAS Tariff Points.
Academic titleBSc Molecular Biology and Genetics
Course descriptionBSc Molecular Biology and Genetics Year 1
-Cell Biology and Development
-Human Physiology
-Introduction to Biochemistry, Microbiology and Pharmacology
-Molecular Biology and Genetics
-Personal Transferable Skills 1 Bioscience
-Chemistry for Bioscience 1
-Chemistry for Bioscience 2
-Molecular Structure & Reactivity
Year 2
-Biochemistry
-Bioscience Research Methods
-Microbes and Disease
-Microbial Physiology and Genetics
-Molecular and Cell Biology
-Personal Transferable Skills 2 Bioscience
-Principles of Immunology
Year 3
-Cellular Differentiation and Development
-Molecular Medicine
-Project - Bioscience Degree