eGlobalconnect
Login Shortlist

Biological Science BSc

5.0 rating based on 5 ratings

Biological Science BSc

Enquire now

    Enquire

    Please fill in your details below







    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Start Date:

      16 September 2019

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 12,500

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Staffordshire University

    Staffordshire University got its start in 1906 on land provided by Alfred Bolton, a noted industrialist. Initially only mining classes were taught, but a pottery curriculum followed in 1907. Expansion was rapid, and in 1914 the Cadman Building was opened. This housed the Central School of Science and Technology. It became North Staffordshire Polytechnic in […]

    read more

    Course Summary

    The Biological Sciences include an understanding of the chemical and physical processes which make life possible, as well as the unique ways living cells organisms and systems behave in natural and artificial environments.

    Staffordshire University’s Biological Science BSc is a great route to take if you have an interest in biology generally and want to learn more before you specialise your degree pathway to suit the interests you’ll develop and the career path you’ll choose in later years. You might stay a generalist, preparing for a career in teaching or in the management of science-related concerns. Alternatively, you could specialise in something like Animal Conservation, Health Biology or Molecular biology, depending on your interests and talents.

    If you do not meet the ‘Year one’ entry requirements, you may take this as a 4 year degree with a foundation year. This allows you to gain a solid basis in the life sciences before you take the year one modules, and makes the program accessible to a much wider range of students.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 3 years at full time, or at 4 years including a foundation year.

    Foundation Year Modules:

    • Maths and Data Handling (Foundation)
    • Biology (Foundation)
    • Chemistry (Foundation)
    • Applied Science (Foundation)

    Year 1 Modules:

    • Bioscience Concepts and Practice
    • Structure and Function
    • Building blocks of Life
    • Principles of Ecology
    • Comparative Behaviour
    • Biology of Disease

    Year 2 Modules:

    • Professional Practice and Placement
    • Adaptation and Survival
    • Animal Survey and Identification Skills
    • Biochemistry and Blood Science
    • Ecology of Habitats
    • Infection Science
    • Medicinal Plants
    • Microbiology
    • Molecular Genetics
    • Neuroscience
    • Physiological Function
    • Public Health
    • Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology
    • Placement – Year in Industry

    Year 3 Modules:

    • Research Project
    • Current Advances in Biosciences
    • Contemporary Issues in Conservation
    • Cellular Pathology
    • Toxicology
    • Neuropharmacology
    • Vertebrate Conservation
    • Applied Entomology
    • Medical Genetics
    • Clinical Immunology
    • Advanced DNA Profiling
    • Animal Health and Welfare
    • Haematology & Transfusion Science
    • Human Infectious Disease
    • Neurobiology
    • Practical Conservation Project
    • Teaching Bioscience

    Learning & Teaching

    Taught modules will include large lectures and smaller seminars. They will often also include skills workshops and practical laboratory work, depending on the subject matter of the module in question. Seminars pick up where the lectures leave off, allowing groups of 16 to 18 students to drill much deeper into the material than is possible in a large lecture hall. You will have several opportunities to test yourself with practice assessment before the final assessment.

    Career Possiblities

    Recent graduates of the program have become Bioinfomatics Managers, Mental Health Workers and Environmental Auditors. You’ll have several opportunities to take working placements in industry or elsewhere during this degree program. These will enhance your employability both by giving you real world working skills and by helping you build a professional network. Many students get job offers from their placement hosts after graduation, but this is not guaranteed. It is up to you to impress them.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 112 UCAS Tariff Points, but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test.

    Related Courses

    Reviews

    Please sign in to shortlist your item

    Login No, Thanks!

    Please sign in for add Review

    Login No, Thanks!