📖Program Curriculum
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
Through interactions with world-leading researchers and educators you will gain an understanding of modern biology whilst developing laboratory and communication skills the foundation for your degree and future career
YEAR 2
You will explore concepts such as how molecular and cellular biology advances our understanding of anatomy
You can also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees
YEARS 3 4 AND 5
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will explore anatomy in 3 through hands-on cadaveric dissection to comprehensively understand the body including its 3D interrelationships You will gain practical experience in microscopy embryology and molecular techniques while linking your anatomical knowledge with related disciplines like physiology You will also develop team-working and leadership skills and how to critique and communicate research
In your final you will complete an independent project in fields such as reproduction forensics or medical visualisation You will work closely with world-leading researchers on anatomically related advances and consider their impact on anatomy and the wider scientific community
You can take Anatomy as an which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree normally spent doing research in industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas
Course details
Year 1
You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills Initially you will study the key foundations of Life Sciences via lectures and practical lab classes First Biology is split into two courses with a different biological focus in each
Core courses 2 x 20 credits
Semester One
BIOLOGY 1A
Semester Two
BIOLOGY 1B
Plus 40 credits Select from
SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS-1X & SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS-1Y
-OR-
CHEMISTRY 1
Plus Optional Courses 40 credits Select from
Semester One
CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES 1X ONLINE
Semester Two
CURRENT DIRECTIONS IN LIFE SCIENCES 1X ONLINE
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY 1
Year 2
You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests eg animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology
Core courses 2 x 30 credits
FUNDAMENTAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 2
HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2
Plus Optional Courses 60 credits these can be Biology courses or courses from other subject areas for example
Semester one
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN BIOLOGY 2
Semester two
ANIMAL BIOLOGY EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY 2
GENES MOLECULES & CELLS 2
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 2
Year 3
If you meet the requirements for progress on to Honours you will take courses that will provide you with a more detailed understanding of human anatomy histology and embryology covering many organ systems including the upper limb central nervous system and cardiovascular system
You will also study the related physiology pharmacology and pathology to set the anatomy in a wider context You will be encouraged to develop transferable skills such as written and oral communication data analysis and critical analysis of published research
Core Courses 2 x 60 credits
ANATOMY 3A
ANATOMY 3B
