Choose from modules in Biology, Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Ecology and Conservation, and Microbiology and Medicine.
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Biology
Biology
You will study organisms and the environment, and how human activities can change them. Biological mechanisms relate to the environmental challenges of the 21st century. These include environmental pollution, sustainability and conservation.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory modules | Mandatory modules | Mandatory modules |
| Aquatic Ecology | Environment Physiology | Animal Behaviour |
| Developmental Biology or Marine and Estuarine Biology | Evolution | Global Change Biology: Challenges and Solutions |
| Evolutionary Biology | Optional modules | Optional modules |
| Global Change Biology | Data Collection and Analysis | Coral Reef Ecology |
| Zoology | Field Biology | Dissertation |
| Optional modules | Introduction to Eco-innovation | Dissertation with External Partner |
| Spanish Doñana Field Course. (This may be taken in the place of any of the core modules above except Evolutionary Biology and Zoology) | Populations to Ecosystems | Environmental Plant Biology |
| Research Design and Delivery | Field Course in Kenya - Tropical Biology and Conservation | |
| Vertebrate Biology | Field Course in the Scottish Highlands | |
| Host-Parasite Interactions | ||
| Issues in Conservation Biology | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture |
Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Biochemistry examines the structure and relationship of cells to the metabolism. You will learn the physical processes underlying cellular functions. Cell biology covers the interactions within and between cells which allow them to function. You will also investigate Genetics, examining the mechanisms of heredity.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory modules | Optional modules | Optional modules |
| Biotechnology | Biochemical Techniques | Biology of Ageing |
| Cell Structure and Function | Biochemistry | Cancer |
| Genetics | Bioinformatics | Cell Cycle and Stem Cells |
| Molecules of Life | Cell Biology | Cell Signalling I |
| Protein Biochemistry | Cell Biology Techniques | Cell Signalling, Transport and Disease |
| DNA Technology | Genetics | |
| Genetics | Medical Genetics | |
| Proteins: Structure, Function and Evolution |
Ecology and Conservation
You will receive a thorough grounding in ecological theory. Interactions between organisms, the environment and humanity are often complex. This Pathway has a strong emphasis on fieldwork, designed to encourage you to develop practical skills.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory modules | Mandatory modules | Mandatory modules |
| Aquatic Ecology | Populations to Ecosystems | Coral Reef Ecology |
| Biodiversity and Conservation or Marine and Estuarine Biology | Principles of Biodiversity Conservation | Issues in Conservation Biology |
| Evolutionary Biology | Optional modules | Optional modules |
| Global Change Biology | Data Collection and Analysis | Animal Behaviour |
| Zoology | Environmental Physiology | Dissertation |
| Optional modules | Evolution | Dissertation with External Partner |
| Spanish Doñana Field Course. This may be taken in the place of any of the core modules above except Evolutionary Biology and Zoology | Field Biology | Environmental Plant Biology |
| Introduction to Eco-Innovation | Field Course in Kenya - Tropical Biology and Conservation | |
| Research Design and Delivery | Field Course in the Scottish Highlands | |
| Global Change Biology: Challenges and Solutions | ||
| Host-Parasite Interactions | ||
| Sustainable Agriculture |
Microbiology and Medicine
This pathway contains a balanced mixture of biochemistry, microbiology and physiology. You will study the relevance of microbiology to human affairs and whether the connection is direct or indirect. Some modules deal with one group of microbes, others examine relationships between different groups of microbes.
| Year One | Year Two | Year Three |
|---|---|---|
| Mandatory modules | Optional modules | Optional modules |
| Anatomy and Tissue Structure | Cell Biology | Biology of Ageing |
| Hormones and Development | Cell Biology Techniques | Cancer |
| Human Physiology | Genetics | Cell Cycle and Stem Cells |
| Impact of Microbes | Medical Microbiology | Cell Signalling I |
| Infection and Immunity | Microbiological Techniques | Cell Signalling, Transport and Disease |
| Clinical Immunology | ||
| Environmental Pathogens | ||
| Molecular Parasitology | ||
| Tropical Diseases |
To study on any particular Pathway you must meet the entry requirements of that subject. The information contained on the website with respect to modules is correct at the time of publication, but changes may be necessary, for example as a result of student feedback, Professional Statutory and Regulatory Bodies' (PSRB) requirements, staff changes, and new research. For more information, please read our guide on how Pathways work.