About the Courses
You’ll benefit from facilities that include state-of-the-art equipment for bioinformatics, mass spectrometry and protein and gene sequencing, as well as our excellent imaging facilities, including confocal laser scanning microscopes for 3D live-cell imaging.
Through your studies you will gain an impressive portfolio of transferable skills, making you an attractive prospect for potential employers. Invaluable lab experience, specialist learning and communication skills will help you to join our alumni in sectors including medical research, biotechnology and clinical trials coordination.
- Explore the function and integration of selected human physiological systems in normal physiology and disease.
- Become familiar with molecular biology techniques.
- Develop an understanding of the theory, technology, and clinical practic
You’ll benefit from facilities that include state-of-the-art equipment for bioinformatics, mass spectrometry and protein and gene sequencing, as well as our excellent imaging facilities, including confocal laser scanning microscopes for 3D live-cell imaging.
Through your studies you will gain an impressive portfolio of transferable skills, making you an attractive prospect for potential employers. Invaluable lab experience, specialist learning and communication skills will help you to join our alumni in sectors including medical research, biotechnology and clinical trials coordination.
- Explore the function and integration of selected human physiological systems in normal physiology and disease.
- Become familiar with molecular biology techniques.
- Develop an understanding of the theory, technology, and clinical practice of human molecular genetics.
- Carry out an individual laboratory or theoretical investigation under supervision.
From time to time, we make changes to our courses to improve the student and learning experience. If we make a significant change to your chosen course, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
Modules
Core Modules
Year 1
- Becoming a Bioscientist
- Cell Biology and the Origin of Life
- Genetics
- Chemistry of Life
- Fundamental Biochemistry
- Protein Biochemistry and Enzymology
- Introductory Animal Physiology
- Introduction to Human Physiology
- Academic Integrity
Year 2
- Human Physiology in Health and Disease
- Molecular Biology
- Immunology
- Neuronal and Cellular Signalling
- Pharmacology and Toxicology
- Individual Research Project
- Molecular Basis of Inherited Disease
Optional Modules
There are a number of optional course modules available during your degree studies. The following is a selection of optional course modules that are likely to be available. Please note that although the College will keep changes to a minimum, new modules may be offered or existing modules may be withdrawn, for example, in response to a change in staff. Applicants will be informed if any significant changes need to be made.
Year 1
- All modules are core
Year 2
- Microbiology
- Cell Dynamics: Division and Movement
- Developmental Biology
- Bioenergetics and Metabolism
- Protein Structure and Function
- Dissertation - Extended Essay
Year 3
- Biology of Parasitic Diseases
- Evolutionary Medicine
- Nutrition and Medical Biochemistry
- Molecular and Medical Microbiology
- Applications of Genetic Engineering in Health and Disease
- Cell and Molecular Biology of Cancer
- Functional Genomics, Proteomics and Bioformatics
- Human Embryology
- Cell and Molecular Neuroscience
- Clinical Physiology and Medicine
- Clinical Diagnosis of Disease