BSc Applied Biology

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University of Nottingham

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• Objectives
  This degree aims to provide you with a broad, well-balanced background in biological science. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of this biological knowledge to exciting recent advances in animal, plant and microbial biotechnology, food production and environmental science. The course offers a wide range of optional modules but you are required to study a minimum number in microbiology, animal biology and plant biology.
• Entry requirements
  Required subjects: 2 A level science subjects (can include maths and geography) together with additional GCE Advanced levels or AS levels in other subjects IB score: 24-30 (including specified grades in science subjects and English Language)
• Academic title
  BSc Applied Biology
• Course description
  BSc Applied Biology
  
  Programme
  
  
  Year one
  
  During the first year, you will study core modules in Biochemistry, Genetics and Cell Biology, Whole Organism Biology, Industrial Applications of Biology and Plant and Cell Physiology. This combination of animal, plant and microbial sciences, underpinned by cell biology, biochemistry and genetics, provides the basis for specialisation during your second and third years.
  
  Year two
  
  In the second and third years, there are no core modules and a wide range of optional modules. You are required to retain a breadth of knowledge by keeping a minimum number of modules in each of three areas: microbiology, animal biology and plant biology.
  
  Year three
  
  During the final year, you undertake a research project in a subject area of your choice (animal, plant or microbial).

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