📖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
You can also study other subjects in 1 and 2 see Flexible degrees
YEARS 3 AND 4
If you progress to Honours 3 and 4 you will take specialised neuroscience courses that will delve into the anatomy and function of the nervous system from development to ageing and from the molecular level to the systems level Teaching is by traditional lectures as well as practical lab experience discussions and group activities
In 4 you will enrol on a core course and have the opportunity to choose three neuroscience-related Honours options focusing on a range of topics that cover the most up-to-date neuroscience research You will also complete a research project with the opportunity of gaining lab experience
You will gain experience of practical techniques including experimental design ways of gathering data and statistical analysis of data and develop skills in collecting and presenting information
You can take Neuroscience as an which includes an additional placement between the third and final of the degree This is normally spent doing research in industry or a research institute in the UK or overseas
The available final-year optional courses may change each and 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 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
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 progress to Honours in 3 you will take courses that will provide you with an overview of human biology the central nervous system molecular biology and developmental biology
You will also have lectures specific to your chosen area of interest and practical workshops in neuroscience
Core courses 2 x 60 credits
NEUROSCIENCE 3A
NEUROSCIENCE 3B
MSCI YEAR
Work placement 120 credits
Neuroscience 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
In 4 you will study four specialised neuroscience-related topics chosen from the Honours options You will also complete a research project carried out under the supervision of a member of academic staff
During the programme you will gain hands-on experience of practical techniques including experimental design ways of gathering data and statistical analysis of data You will also develop personal skills in collecting and presenting information in formal and informal environments
The list of available final-year optional courses is 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
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN NEUROSCIENCE 4X CORE
Plus Life Sciences Honours options 3 x 20 credits Select from
Semester One
AUTONOMIC NERVOUS SYSTEM 4Y OPTION
CNS NEUROTRANSMITTERS AND DRUG DEVELOPMENT 4Y OPTION
DISEASES OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 4Y OPTION
STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES SEM 1 4Y OPTION
Semester Two
NEURONAL PATHWAYS UNDERLYING PAIN NOCICEPTION AND ITCH 4A OPTION
PERSPECTIVES ON COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE 4B OPTION
NEUROMODULATION & SYNAPTIC PLASTICITY 4C OPTION
STATISTICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES SEM 2 4E OPTION
