Biological Sciences is the study of all living things, which includes multicellular organisms like humans, animals, and plants as well as microorganisms. As a biological sciences student, you’ll have the opportunity to study core topics and consider contemporary issues in all major aspects of biology.
Optional choices in each year of your course provide you with opportunities to specialise further in core areas of molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and ecology and environmental biology. Alternatively, you can vary your choice of optional modules to keep yo...
Biological Sciences is the study of all living things, which includes multicellular organisms like humans, animals, and plants as well as microorganisms. As a biological sciences student, you’ll have the opportunity to study core topics and consider contemporary issues in all major aspects of biology. <br/><br/>Optional choices in each year of your course provide you with opportunities to specialise further in core areas of molecular and cellular biology, organismal biology, and ecology and environmental biology. Alternatively, you can vary your choice of optional modules to keep your coverage of the biological sciences broad. <br/><br/>**Why Study Biological Sciences BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?** <br/>You’ll gain relevant real-world experience throughout this course. You’ll be taught by leading biological sciences academics through lectures, seminars, and sessions, which will be supplemented by hands-on experience, using modern, scientific instruments in our specialist biological sciences labs. <br/><br/>Following your first two years on the course, you’ll have the opportunity to put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional supervised work placement year. During this placement year, you’ll experience working in a real-world environment within the industry, in the UK or internationally. <br/><br/>This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry, as well as for future study. With careers in medical sciences, the NHS, medical genetics, pharmaceuticals and more. <br/><br/>**Professional Bodies** <br/>This course is accredited by the Royal Society of Biology and 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 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. <br/><br/>**Why Huddersfield?** <br/>Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
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Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
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Course Code
C100
Institution Code
H60
Points of Entry
Year 1
A levelB,B,C B,C,C including a grade B in a relevant Science subject. The endorsement for practical work is an essential part of Science A Level study, and is a requirement for entry to our degree course. UCAS Tariff112 104 from a combination of Level 3 qualifications including a grade B in a relevant Science subject at A Level. Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma Programme112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications which should include modules in relevant science subjects. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)T Level |
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