BSc (Hons) Biology with Studies in the USA

This module focuses on the basic principles involved in the build-up of molecules from atoms: the formation, properties and importance of bio-organic molecules, the diverse nature of micro-organisms, their structure, function and importance.

This module will help you develop an understanding of genes and genetics, and their influence on evolution and development, and looks at the basic principles of molecular genetics, and the function and evolution of genes in organisms.

This module will look at the multi-disciplinary nature of cell biology and the basic structure of cells, focusing on animal cells. It will help you develop a theoretical knowledge of the fundamental physiological and biochemical functions carried out by cells.

This module focuses on the origins and diversity of living organisms (including humans), the environmental processes and their role in the generation of biodiversity.

In this module you will learn by observation, investigation, comparison and engagement, develop practical learning and presentation methods which can be applied generically during study appropriate to year 1 and beyond as well as an appreciation of Personal Development Planning and effective data handling, calculation and numerical skills.

This module will help you develop practical laboratory skills relevant to cell, organismal, micro- and molecular biology which will form a basis for competence in biological and biochemical experimental work.

This module looks at the importance of human and animal parasites, in relation to medical, veterinary or wild-life aspects, life-cycle biology, host response and the principles of parasite epidemiology and transmission and strategies for parasite detection, diagnosis and control.

In this module you will be introduced to medical and public health microbiology, practical skills; methods of isolation, identification and typing of bacteria from various sources.

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of selected human physiological systems including the cardiovascular and respiratory systems, and the methodology used to monitor and assess cardiovascular and respiratory function.

This module encourages an awareness of the importance of biotechnology in industry, and develops knowledge of a variety of biochemical processes in a range of important industrial applications.

The module focuses on biology relevant to the Water Industry and organisations which regulate and control the aquatic environment e.g. the Environment Agency. The major themes are biology associated with water resources and water pollution. The module will be enhanced by field studies and external visits.

Study the consequence of human actions on the environment from prehistoric times to the present day, the appropriate ecological principles involved in plant-animal interactions and in the autecology of selected dominant species.

This module looks at the biology of selected parasites of human or veterinary importance and their interactions with hosts and vectors.

This module looks at mammalian immunological mechanisms, the roles played by T and B cells/Lymphokines in generating an immune response and helps you develop an understanding of the genetics of antibody diversity, HIV pathogenesis and the current immunodiagnostic assays for infectious and non-infectious diseases.

This module will develop an understanding of the physiology of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems in humans, and an awareness of methodology used to monitor and assess normal function.