📖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 and be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests eg animal biology; biomolecular sciences; human biology; infection biology
You will also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees
YEARS 3 4 AND 5
If you meet the requirements to progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will take courses which will provide you with a more detailed understanding of human biology through the study of cellular physiology human nutrition the anatomy and physiology of body systems and examples of the changes that occur in ageing and disease You will gain practical experience in a variety of laboratory methods including the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function and molecular techniques Throughout the courses you will explore examples of current research to help you understand the scientific basis of human biology You will also learn about health and other contexts that illustrate the relevance of human biology to society
In 4 a major component of your studies is to complete an independent project As well as a compulsory core course you will select advanced Honours options courses from a broad range of more specialised topics relevant to human biology
You can take Human Biology as an which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree normally spent doing research in industry in the UK or overseas
Final-year optional courses may change and places may be limited Students are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option
Course details
YEAR 1
You will be given a general introduction to all aspects of modern biology and encouraged to acquire general scientific skills
Core courses 2 x 20 credits
Semester One
BIOLOGY 1A
Semester Two
BIOLOGY 1B
Plus 40 credits
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
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
Human Biology provides a wide-ranging approach to complement the traditional Anatomy Neuroscience Pharmacology and Physiology degree programmes
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will take courses which allow you to develop a broad understanding of human biology through the study of the anatomy and physiology of body systems the assessment of cardiovascular and respiratory function and introductory nutrition
Core courses 2 x 60 credits
HUMAN BIOLOGY 3A
HUMAN BIOLOGY 3B
MSCI YEAR
Work placement 120 credits
Human Biology 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 in the UK or overseas
YEARS 4 AND 5
If you progress to honours in 4 you will choose four advanced Honours option courses All 4 students undertake an independent research project
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
FUNCTIONAL MEASUREMENT IN BIOLOGICAL RESEARCH 4X CORE
Plus Life Sciences Honours options 3 x 20 credits Select from
Semester one
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM 4Y OPTION
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 4Y OPTION
STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES SEM 1 4Y OPTION
Semester two
CARDIOVASCULAR SCIENCE 4A OPTION
CARDIOMETABOLIC HEALTH & PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 4B OPTION
INVESTIGATING BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION 4B OPTION
PROBLEMS IN HUMAN REPRODUCTION 4B OPTION
FUNCTIONAL FOODS 4D OPTION
PERFORMANCE ENHANCING TECHNIQUES 4D OPTION
STEM CELLS 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
