📖Program Curriculum
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
YEAR 1
You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills
YEAR 2
You will develop your knowledge of fundamental aspects of biology You will then be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests
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 focus on proteins and nucleic acids as the key molecules in understanding living organisms including viruses bacteria plants and animals including humans There is a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work allowing you hands-on experience of major techniques including DNA technology characterisation of proteins and bioinformatics Your fourth will feature a research project a dissertation and advanced-level Honours option courses
Biochemistry can be taken as an which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree This is normally spent doing research in industry or an organisation such as a research institute in the UK or overseas
The final-year optional courses may be subject to change each Places on particular optional courses may be limited
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
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
GENES MOLECULES & CELLS 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
HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 2
Year 3
You will focus on proteins and nucleic acids as the key molecules in understanding living organisms including viruses bacteria plants and animals including humans
There is a strong emphasis on practical laboratory work allowing you hands-on experience of major techniques including DNA technology characterisation of proteins and bioinformatics
Core Courses (2 x 60 credits)
BIOCHEMISTRY 3A
BIOCHEMISTRY 3B
Year
Work Placement (120 credits)
Biochemistry can be taken as an degree which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree normally spent undertaking research in industry or research institute in the UK or overseas
YEAR 4 5
If you meet the requirements for progress on to Honours your fourth will feature a research project a dissertation and advanced-level Honours option courses
The final-year optional courses may be subject to change each In addition places in optional courses may be limited so students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option
Life Sciences Project (40 credits)
Examples include
LIFE SCIENCES INVESTIGATIVE HONOURS PROJECT
LIFE SCIENCES DISSERTATION HONOURS PROJECT
LIFE SCIENCES OUTREACH HONOURS PROJECT
Plus Compulsory Course (20 credits)
CENTRAL APPROACHES IN BIOCHEMISTRY 4X CORE
Plus Life Sciences Honours Options (3 x 20 credits) Select from
Semester one
CELL COMPARTMENTALISATION 4Y OPTION
DNA 4Y OPTION
STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES (SEM 1) 4Y OPTION
MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MICROBIOLOGY 4Y OPTION
Semester two
CURRENT TOPICS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY 4A OPTION
MOLECULAR BASIS OF CARDIOMETABOLIC DISEASE 4B OPTION
GENES & DEVELOPMENT 4A OPTION
MITOCHONDRIAL BIOLOGY 4C OPTION
CELL SIGNALLING AND DISEASE 4D OPTION
STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES (SEM 2) 4E OPTION
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised In exceptional circumstances however the University may withdraw or alter a programme For more information please see Student contract
OUR INTERNATIONAL LINKS
You will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad There are currently two options available the Erasmus+ Programme and the International Exchange Programme See Study abroad
