Biological Sciences BSc (Hons) - 2022/3

Awarding body

University of Surrey

Teaching institute

University of Surrey

Framework

FHEQ Level 6

Final award and programme/pathway title

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title
DipHE Biosciences
CertHE Biosciences
Ord Biosciences

Professional recognition

Royal Society of Biology
Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology for the purpose of meeting, in part, the academic and experience requirement of membership and Chartered Biologist (CBiol).

Modes of study

Route code Credits and ECTS Credits
Full-time UCD10006 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits
Full-time with PTY UCD10006 480 credits and 240 ECTS credits

QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)

Biosciences

Other internal and / or external reference points

N/A

Faculty and Department / School

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences - School of Biosciences

Programme Leader

SANTORELLI Lorenzo (Biosciences)

Date of production/revision of spec

12/09/2023

Educational aims of the programme

  • To provide a high quality education in the various aspects of Biological Sciences for students with diverse interests and career aspirations (including researcher, scientific writer/editor, teacher).
  • To further the students' knowledge of the fundamental principles of biology and to develop a deeper knowledge in specific aspects of Biological Sciences, leading in some cases to a specialism.
  • To provide the appropriate environment to encourage the development of the students interest in Biological Sciences and to help them acquire appropriate intellectual, scientific, technical and key transferable skills to promote self-directed and life-long learning. To provide opportunities for students to think creatively, both individually and within groups, in order to propose innovative solutions to a range of problems of a biological nature.

Programme learning outcomes

Attributes Developed Awards Ref.
An understanding of laboratory and field-based investigation and its application to a variety of aspects of Biological Sciences K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
A good breadth of knowledge in the field of biological sciences in general and a good depth of knowledge in more specialised fields, particularly at the molecular and organism level K BSc (Hons) QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7, 7.8 and subject specific content as appropriate
Familiarity with the terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in Biological Sciences K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Engagement with the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with the chosen discipline K BSc (Hons) QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7, 7.8 and subject specific content as appropriate
An appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms, their molecular, cellular and physiological processes, their genetics and evolution, and the interrelationships between them and their environment K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Some understanding of ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in the biosciences K BSc (Hons) QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7, 7.8
Additionally for students engaged on one of the specialisms: An in depth and cutting edge understanding of the chosen specialism:- For students enrolled 2016-17 and prior: Cancer and Molecular Sciences, Infection and Immunity, Neuroscience, Pharmacology + Toxicology (Drug Science), Systems Biology, or Animal Biology and Ecology. For students enrolled 2017-18 and afterwards: Cell and Molecular Sciences, Infection and Immunity, or Animal Biology and Ecology. K BSc (Hons) QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7, 7.8 and subject specific content as appropriate
An understanding of the key principles of good laboratory, clinical and field-based investigation and their application to a variety of aspects of Biosciences K Ord QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7
A good breadth knowledge at the molecular, cellular and organism levels with some degree of specialist knowledge apparent K Ord QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7
Appropriate use of key terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in specific fields within the Biosciences K Ord QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7
Engagement with many of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Biosciences K Ord QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7
An appreciation of the complexity and diversity of life processes through the study of organisms K Ord QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7
A basic appreciation of some ethical issues and the impact on society of advances in the Biosciences K Ord QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3, 7.7
Ability to recognise and outline the key principles of laboratory, clinical and/or field-based investigation within the Biosciences K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Recollection of much of the key terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in specific fields within the Biosciences K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Recollection of many of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Biosciences K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
A knowledge of many life processes and a basic appreciation their complexity and diversity K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Ability to recognise the purpose of laboratory, clinical and/or field-based investigations within the Biosciences K DipHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Basic factual biological knowledge at the molecular, cellular and organism levels K CertHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Recognition of some of the key terminology, nomenclature and classification systems used in Biosciences K CertHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Recognition of some of the essential facts, major concepts, principles and theories associated with a chosen discipline within the Biosciences K CertHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
A knowledge of many life processes K CertHE QAA Biosciences (2015) Benchmarks 5.2, 5.3
Evaluate research findings and scientific literature and demonstrate the ability to find and evaluate appropriate sources of material and to critically assess it C BSc (Hons) 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Demonstrate an understanding of research design and planning and the limits of scientific findings C BSc (Hons) 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Recognise that statements should be tested and that evidence is subject to assessment and critical evaluation C BSc (Hons) 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Think independently, set tasks and solve problems C BSc (Hons) 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Recognise the moral and ethical issues of investigations and appreciate the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct C BSc (Hons) 4.2, 5.5
Synthesise information gathered different sources to address specific scientific questions C Ord 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of research design and planning C Ord 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Recognise the on-going nature of scientific research in defining our modern understanding of biological systems C Ord 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Identify and solve problems using previously developed strategies C Ord 4.2, 4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Demonstrate an understanding of ethical issues and the impact of advances in the biosciences encompassing an appreciation of the responsibilities of Bioscientists to wider society C Ord 4.2, 5.5
Apply information gathered from suitable sources to address specific scientific questions C DipHE
Recognise the importance of following research procedures accurately and the consequences of failing to do so C DipHE
Recognise the place of research in defining new paradigms C DipHE
Employ previously developed strategies to guide problem solving C DipHE
Demonstrate an appreciation of the wider ethical issues of research and the impact of advances in the Biosciences on wider society and the environment C DipHE
Identify suitable sources of scientific information C CertHE
Recognise the importance of following research procedures accurately C CertHE
Utilise previously defined scientific procedures to illustrate biological principles C CertHE
Follow well defined schemes to solve problems C CertHE
Demonstrate a basic appreciation of some of the ethical issues surrounding the Biosciences including the need to carry out biological procedures in a safe and ethical manner C CertHE
Demonstrate competence in basic laboratory and field skills relevant to Biological Sciences P BSc (Hons) 4.6, 5.6
Develop advanced practical skills relevant to a particular specialism in the Biological Sciences P BSc (Hons) 5.6
Interpret qualitative and quantitative data P BSc (Hons) 4.2,4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Take responsibility for planning and organisation of work both their own and in a team P BSc (Hons) 4.5, 4.6
Undertake field and/or laboratory investigations of living systems in a responsible, safe and ethical manner P BSc (Hons) 5.6
With minimal instruction demonstrate competence in basic laboratory, clinical and/or field skills relevant to Biosciences P Ord 4.6, 5.6
With minimal instruction demonstrate competence in some of the key practical skills relevant to a particular specialism within Biosciences P Ord 5.6
Accurately report and analyse biological data to draw conclusions P Ord 4.2,4.3, 5.5, 5.7
Follow detailed investigative protocols as instructed, and plan the work set out individually or within a team as appropriate P Ord 4.5, 4.6
Undertake laboratory, clinical and/or fieldwork as instructed, in a safe and ethical manner P Ord 5.6
With appropriate instruction, demonstrate competence in basic laboratory, clinical and/or field skills relevant to Biosciences P DipHE
With appropriate instruction, demonstrate an ability to perform some key practical skills relevant to a particular specialism within Biosciences P DipHE
Accurately report and analyse biological data to draw basic conclusions P DipHE
Follow investigative protocols as instructed and perform the work set out efficiently either individually or within a team P DipHE
Undertake laboratory, clinical and/or fieldwork as instructed, in a safe and ethical manner P DipHE
With detailed instruction, demonstrate some ability to perform basic laboratory, clinical and/or field skills in Biosciences P CertHE
Clearly and concisely report biological procedures and data and draw some basic conclusions P CertHE
Follow basic laboratory protocols as instructed P CertHE
Undertake laboratory, clinical and/or fieldwork as instructed, in a safe and ethical manner P CertHE
Learn independently T BSc (Hons) 4.6
Communicate about their subject appropriately to a variety of audiences using a range of formats and approaches, using appropriate scientific language T BSc (Hons) 4.4
Work effectively and independently on a given project or task T BSc (Hons) 4.6
Work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal/outcome T BSc (Hons) 4.5
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills to biological data, to interpret and present data using appropriate software T BSc (Hons) 4.3, 4.4, 5.5, 5.7
Use the internet and other electronic sources critically as a means of communication and a source of information T BSc (Hons) 4.4
Employ learning and time-management strategies to organise learning effectively T Ord 4.6
Communicate biological concepts in a range of formats using appropriate scientific language T Ord 4.4
With minimal guidance work effectively on a given project or task T Ord 4.6
With minimal guidance work effectively in small groups and teams towards a common goal T Ord 4.5
Select and apply the numerical and statistical approaches required to analyse particular biological data T Ord 4.3, 4.4, 5.5, 5.7
Use academic literature, the internet and other electronic sources critically as a source of information T Ord 4.4
Identify own strategies for effective learning and develop time-management skills T DipHE
Communicate basic biological principles using appropriate scientific language T DipHE
With some guidance work effectively on an individual task T DipHE
With some guidance work effectively in small groups to achieve a common goal T DipHE
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills, with some guidance, to analyse simple biological data T DipHE
Use the internet and other electronic resources to identify appropriate sources of scientific information T DipHE
With support, take responsibility for own time-management and academic efforts T CertHE
Communicate basic scientific information T CertHE
With guidance work on specific tasks T CertHE
With guidance work in small groups on a specific task T CertHE
Apply basic statistical and numerical skills, under direction, to analyse simple biological data T CertHE
Use the internet and other electronic resources to identify appropriate sources of scientific information T CertHE

Attributes Developed

C - Cognitive/analytical

K - Subject knowledge

T - Transferable skills

P - Professional/Practical skills

Programme structure

Full-time

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of 480 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5, 6 and the optional professional training year). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)

N/A

Modules

Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS1025 CELL BIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS1026 MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIAL WORLD Compulsory 15 1
BMS1029 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOSCIENCES Compulsory 15 1
BMS1032 INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PRACTICAL SKILLS Compulsory 15 2
BMS1040 EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF BIODIVERSITY Compulsory 15 2
BMS1041 BIOCHEMISTRY - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW Compulsory 15 2
BMS1047 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - GENES AND THEIR FUNCTION Compulsory 15 2
BMS1049 BIOCHEMISTRY: THE MOLECULES OF LIFE Compulsory 15 1

Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS2035 BIOCHEMISTRY - ENZYMES AND METABOLISM Compulsory 15 1
BMS2036 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS: FROM GENES TO BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION Compulsory 15 1
BMS2037 CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS2038 INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 1
BMS2043 ANALYTICAL AND CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY Optional 15 2
BMS2044 MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES AND INTERACTIONS Optional 15 2
BMS2045 INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY Optional 15 2
BMS2046 PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE Optional 15 2
BMS2047 PHARMACOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG ACTION Optional 15 2
BMS2048 NEUROSCIENCE, FROM NEURONES TO BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 1
BMS2054 ANIMAL NUTRITION Optional 15 2
BMS2062 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Compulsory 15 2
BMS2070 ANIMAL & PLANT ECOLOGY - THEORY & PRACTICE Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5

To apply to students enrolled from 2019-0 onward.

For Non-specialised programme:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036 and BMS2038. Students must choose one option from BMS2037 or BMS2048.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2062. Students must choose three options from BMS2043, BMS2044, BMS2045, BMS2046, BMS2047 and BMS2070. BMS2043 and BMS2070 are mutually exclusive. BMS2054 is not available to the unspecialised programme.

For Infection and Immunity specialism:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036, BMS2037 and BMS2038. No options are available. BMS2048 is not available.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2044, BMS2045 and BMS2062. Students must choose one option from BMS2046 and BMS2047. BMS2043, BMS2054 and BMS2070 are not available.

For Cellular and Molecular Sciences specialism:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036, BMS2038 and BMS2048. No options are available. BMS2037 is not available.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2043, BMS2047 and BMS2062. Students must choose one option from BMS2045 and BMS2046. BMS2044, BMS2054 and BMS2070 are not available.

For Animal Biology and Ecology specialism:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036 and BMS2038. Students must choose one option from BMS2037 and BMS2048.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2054, BMS2062 and BMS2070. Students must choose one option from BMS2044 and BMS2045. BMS2043, BMS2046 and BMS2047 are not available.

Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS3048 RESEARCH PROJECT Core 30 Year-long
BMS3052 BIOCHEMISTRY - RECEPTORS AND ENERGY METABOLISM Optional 15 1
BMS3055 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY - SELECTED TOPICS IN DRUG ACTION Optional 15 1
BMS3060 BIOMEDICAL MICROBIAL PRODUCTS Optional 15 1
BMS3063 CANCER - PATHOGENESIS AND THERAPEUTICS Optional 15 2
BMS3064 NEUROSCIENCE: FROM MOLECULES TO MIND Optional 15 2
BMS3066 BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS Optional 15 2
BMS3072 SYSTEMS BIOLOGY Optional 15 2
BMS3073 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Optional 15 2
BMS3074 ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES Optional 15 2
BMS3079 HUMAN MICROBIAL DISEASES Optional 15 1
BMS3090 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS3092 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN GENE EXPRESSION Optional 15 1
BMS3093 HUMAN GENETICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY Optional 15 2
BMS3095 ANIMAL DIVERSITY Optional 15 1
BMS3096 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 2
BMS3099 MECHANISTIC TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOKINETICS Optional 15 2
BMS3102 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS3105 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Optional 15 1
BMS3104 APPLIED IMMUNOLOGY Optional 15 1

Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6

To apply to students enrolled in 2022-23 onwards.

For Non-specialised programme:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Choose 3 from 9 options: BMS3052, BMS3055, BMS3060, BMS3079, BMS3090, BMS3091, BMS3092, BMS3095 and BMS3102.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Choose 3 from 8 options: BMS3063, BMS3064, BMS3066, BMS3072, BMS3073, BMS3093, BMS3096 and BMS3099.

For Infection and Immunity specialism:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3102 and BMS3079. Choose 1 from 5 options: BMS3055, BMS3060, BMS3090, BMS3091 and BMS3092.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3073. Choose 2 from 4 options: BMS3063, BMS3072, BMS3093 and BMS3099.

For Cellular and Molecular Sciences specialism:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3092. Choose 2 from 5 options: BMS3052, BMS3055, BMS3090, BMS3091 and BMS3102.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory modules are: BMS3063 and BMS3093. Choose 1 from 3 options: BMS3064, BMS3072 and BMS3099.

For Animal Biology and Ecology specialism:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory modules are: BMS3091 and BMS3095. Choose 1 from 2 options: BMS3104 and BMS3090.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3096. Choose 2 from 5 options: BMS3064, BMS3066, BMS3072, BMS3073 and BMS3074.

Year 1 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 4

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS1025 CELL BIOLOGY Compulsory 15 1
BMS1026 MICROBIOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MICROBIAL WORLD Compulsory 15 1
BMS1029 CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOSCIENCES Compulsory 15 1
BMS1032 INTRODUCTION TO PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGY AND PRACTICAL SKILLS Compulsory 15 2
BMS1040 EVOLUTIONARY ORIGINS OF BIODIVERSITY Compulsory 15 2
BMS1041 BIOCHEMISTRY - A CONCEPTUAL OVERVIEW Compulsory 15 2
BMS1047 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS - GENES AND THEIR FUNCTION Compulsory 15 2
BMS1049 BIOCHEMISTRY: THE MOLECULES OF LIFE Compulsory 15 1

Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS2035 BIOCHEMISTRY - ENZYMES AND METABOLISM Compulsory 15 1
BMS2036 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND GENETICS: FROM GENES TO BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION Compulsory 15 1
BMS2037 CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY AND VIROLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS2038 INTEGRATION OF PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS Compulsory 15 1
BMS2043 ANALYTICAL AND CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY Optional 15 2
BMS2044 MICROBIAL COMMUNITIES AND INTERACTIONS Optional 15 2
BMS2045 INTRODUCTION TO IMMUNOLOGY Optional 15 2
BMS2046 PATHOLOGY AND MEDICINE Optional 15 2
BMS2047 PHARMACOLOGY: INTRODUCTION TO DRUG ACTION Optional 15 2
BMS2048 NEUROSCIENCE, FROM NEURONES TO BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 1
BMS2054 ANIMAL NUTRITION Optional 15 2
BMS2062 ANIMAL BIOLOGY Compulsory 15 2
BMS2070 ANIMAL & PLANT ECOLOGY - THEORY & PRACTICE Optional 15 2

Module Selection for Year 2 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 5

To apply to students enrolled from 2019-0 onward.

For Non-specialised programme:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036 and BMS2038. Students must choose one option from BMS2037 or BMS2048.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2062. Students must choose three options from BMS2043, BMS2044, BMS2045, BMS2046, BMS2047 and BMS2070. BMS2043 and BMS2070 are mutually exclusive. BMS2054 is not available to the unspecialised programme.

For Infection and Immunity specialism:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036, BMS2037 and BMS2038. No options are available. BMS2048 is not available.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2044, BMS2045 and BMS2062. Students must choose one option from BMS2046 and BMS2047. BMS2043, BMS2054 and BMS2070 are not available.

For Cellular and Molecular Sciences specialism:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036, BMS2038 and BMS2048. No options are available. BMS2037 is not available.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2043, BMS2047 and BMS2062. Students must choose one option from BMS2045 and BMS2046. BMS2044, BMS2054 and BMS2070 are not available.

For Animal Biology and Ecology specialism:
Semester 1: Compulsory modules are BMS2035, BMS2036 and BMS2038. Students must choose one option from BMS2037 and BMS2048.
Semester 2: Compulsory modules are BMS2054, BMS2062 and BMS2070. Students must choose one option from BMS2044 and BMS2045. BMS2043, BMS2046 and BMS2047 are not available.

Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMS3048 RESEARCH PROJECT Core 30 Year-long
BMS3052 BIOCHEMISTRY - RECEPTORS AND ENERGY METABOLISM Optional 15 1
BMS3055 ADVANCED PHARMACOLOGY - SELECTED TOPICS IN DRUG ACTION Optional 15 1
BMS3060 BIOMEDICAL MICROBIAL PRODUCTS Optional 15 1
BMS3063 CANCER - PATHOGENESIS AND THERAPEUTICS Optional 15 2
BMS3064 NEUROSCIENCE: FROM MOLECULES TO MIND Optional 15 2
BMS3066 BIOLOGICAL RHYTHMS Optional 15 2
BMS3072 SYSTEMS BIOLOGY Optional 15 2
BMS3073 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES Optional 15 2
BMS3074 ANIMAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES Optional 15 2
BMS3079 HUMAN MICROBIAL DISEASES Optional 15 1
BMS3090 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS3092 ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES IN GENE EXPRESSION Optional 15 1
BMS3093 HUMAN GENETICS IN THE 21ST CENTURY Optional 15 2
BMS3095 ANIMAL DIVERSITY Optional 15 1
BMS3096 ANIMAL BEHAVIOUR Optional 15 2
BMS3099 MECHANISTIC TOXICOLOGY AND PHARMACOKINETICS Optional 15 2
BMS3102 ADVANCED TOPICS IN MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR IMMUNOLOGY Optional 15 1
BMS3105 ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY Optional 15 1
BMS3104 APPLIED IMMUNOLOGY Optional 15 1

Module Selection for Year 3 (with PTY) - FHEQ Level 6

To apply to students enrolled in 2022-23 onwards.

For Non-specialised programme:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Choose 3 from 9 options: BMS3052, BMS3055, BMS3060, BMS3079, BMS3090, BMS3091, BMS3092, BMS3095 and BMS3102.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Choose 3 from 8 options: BMS3063, BMS3064, BMS3066, BMS3072, BMS3073, BMS3093, BMS3096 and BMS3099.

For Infection and Immunity specialism:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3102 and BMS3079. Choose 1 from 5 options: BMS3055, BMS3060, BMS3090, BMS3091 and BMS3092.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3073. Choose 2 from 4 options: BMS3063, BMS3072, BMS3093 and BMS3099.

For Cellular and Molecular Sciences specialism:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3092. Choose 2 from 5 options: BMS3052, BMS3055, BMS3090, BMS3091 and BMS3102.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory modules are: BMS3063 and BMS3093. Choose 1 from 3 options: BMS3064, BMS3072 and BMS3099.

For Animal Biology and Ecology specialism:
Semester 1: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory modules are: BMS3091 and BMS3095. Choose 1 from 2 options: BMS3104 and BMS3090.
Semester 2: Core module is BMS3048. Compulsory module is BMS3096. Choose 2 from 5 options: BMS3064, BMS3066, BMS3072, BMS3073 and BMS3074.

Professional Training Year (PTY) -

Module code Module title Status Credits Semester
BMSP007 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING YEAR MODULE (FULL-YEAR WORK) Core 120 Year-long

Module Selection for Professional Training Year (PTY) -

N/A

Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity

Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics Y
Professional Training Year (PTY) Y
Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) N
Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) N
Study exchange (Level 5) N
Dual degree N

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