📖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 you will be introduced to specialist subject areas according to your interests
You can also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees
YEAR 3 4 AND 5
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will study a wide range of topics including animal diversity and its classification; ethical aspects of scientific work; evolution and ecology; wildlife conservation; animal behaviour and animal welfare; environmental management aquatic pollution; and aquatic environments
You will undertake an independent research project carried out in the laboratory or in the field at home or abroad
You can take Marine & Freshwater Biology as an which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree This is normally spent doing research in industry or some other organisation such as a research institute in the UK or overseas
The available final-year optional courses are subject to change each Places on optional courses may be limited so you are not guaranteed a place on a particular final-year option
Tropical Marine Biology field course to the Red Sea
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
ANIMAL BIOLOGY EVOLUTION AND ECOLOGY 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
GENES MOLECULES & CELLS 2
HUMAN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 2
MICROBIOLOGY AND IMMUNOLOGY 2
YEAR 3
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will study a wide range of topics including animal diversity and its classification; ethical aspects of scientific work; evolution and ecology; wildlife conservation; animal behaviour and animal welfare; environmental management aquatic pollution; and aquatic environments There are also visits to hatcheries fish farms and aquaculture projects
Core courses 2 x 60 credits
AQUATIC BIOLOGY 3A
AQUATIC BIOLOGY 3B
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY 3A
MARINE & FRESHWATER BIOLOGY 3B
MSCI YEAR
Work placement 120 credits
Marine & Freshwater 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
A major component of your final is an independent research project which can be carried out in the laboratory or in the field at home or abroad
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
ANIMAL BIOLOGY CORE SKILLS 4X CORE
Plus Life Sciences Honours options 3 x 20 credits Select from
Semester one
ANIMAL ECOPHYSIOLOGY 4Y OPTION
EVOLUTION PATTERN AND PROCESS 4Y OPTION
MARINE MAMMAL BIOLOGY WITH FIELD COURSE 4Y OPTION
Semester two
APPLYING ECOLOGY CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT OF POPULATIONS 4A OPTION
ECOLOGICAL SPECIATION 4A OPTION
BEHAVIOURAL ECOLOGY 4B OPTION
DISEASE ECOLOGY 4C OPTION
FISHERIES AQUACULTURE AND MARINE CONSERVATION 4C OPTION
FRESHWATER ECOLOGY WITH FIELD COURSE 4D 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 may have the opportunity to undertake an overseas field course For example the tropical marine biology course includes an optional fieldtrip to tropical marine systems
