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Top reasons to choose this course

• Accredited by the Royal Society of Biology
• Guaranteed interview scheme with BSMS medical school
• Fieldwork opportunities including optional trips to destinations such as South Africa.
• Specialist facilities such as our Image Analysis Unit and purpose-built ecology, microbiology, molecular biology and tissue culture labs.
• Learn with internationally-recognised researchers who specialise in areas including human physiology, diabetes, genomics, disease processes, and ecology and conservation.
• Guest lectures and optional placement year.

Year 1

You will explore the foundations of biological science including areas such as: skills for bioscientists, genetics, molecular biology, human physiology, biochemistry, and diversity of life. You can also choose to study ecology and conservation, marine biology or blood science.

Modules

Core modules

• Introduction to Biochemistry

  This module will introduce you to the fundamental concepts of biochemistry and pharmacology, as well as the principle techniques used in biochemical analysis. You will learn about biochemical compounds and the structure and function of the macromolecules that are created from them. The structure and function of enzymes will be covered, along with the principle metabolic pathways. You’ll also explore the theory and practical use of the most commonly used biochemical techniques.

• Introduction to Human Physiology

  This module will introduce you to human physiology. You'll explore anatomical structure, function, the principle of homeostasis, and neurological and hormonal control of the human body, its component parts and major systems, with appropriate examples of disease pathophysiology.

• Essential Skills for Bioscientists

  This module introduces the principles of the scientific method and a variety of study and communication skills that you’ll need during your degree. You’ll develop mathematical and statistical skills and apply them in the context of bioscientific data presentation and interpretation.

• Fundamentals in Genetics and Evolution

  Genetics is fundamental to understanding life sciences. In this module you will gain an understanding of how information is stored and inherited in living organisms. You will consider genetics from the perspectives of DNA structure, gene expression, genome replication, heredity, genes in populations, and evolution. You'll also be introduced to DNA-based laboratory techniques. 

• Introduction to Microorganisms and Plants

  This module looks at the classification of the living world, focusing on the structures and patterns in microorganisms and plants. You'll explore taxonomic groups considering of key features, increased complexity of structure, and their ecological role and importance. You'll develop an integrated approach to the diversity of these organisms, linking evolutionary theory with biology, form and function of organisms.

Options*

• Introduction to Ecology and Conservation

  This module will introduce you to key concepts and principles in both ecology and conservation science – illustrated with case studies. The links between ecology and conservation and also between theory and applied research are emphasised

• Introduction to Marine Biology and Ecology

  This module will provide an overview of the major taxa of marine organisms, their diversity, ecology, biology and evolutionary relationship. Origin of life, evolution of marine life, living fossils and specific adaptations to marine habitats will be highlighted. You'll also be introduced to the biogeochemical processes that operate within the marine environment and how they relate to the ecology of oceans.

• Fundamentals in Blood Sciences

  This module introduces biomedical science as a profession. You'll explore areas of blood sciences which include haematology, coagulation, blood transfusion and clinical biochemistry. Working through and interpreting case studies enables you to develop essential biomedical science knowledge and skills.

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Year 2 

You will build on the knowledge and skills gained in your first year covering research skills, professional development, behavioural and evolutionary biology and climate change. You can choose to study in environmental, ecological, biomedical and clinical areas through a range of option modules.

Modules

• Research Skills and Professional Development
• Animal Diversity and Adaptations
• Global Challenges: Climate Change and Environmental Degradation

Options*

• Earth Surface Processes
• Environmental Pollution
• Climate Change
• Sustainable Futures
• Population Biology for Conservation
• Ice Age Earth
• GIS and Remote Sensing Principles and Practice
• Applied Conservation Field Course (UK)
• Ecology and Conservation International Field Course
• Marine and Freshwater Ecology
• Intermediate Blood Sciences
• Infection and Immunity
• Clinical Genetics and Molecular Biology
• Intermediate Human Physiology
• Human Biochemistry, Metabolism and Pharmacology

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Placement year 

A placement year is a great opportunity to gain valuable work experience, explore a potential specialism and develop your skills, enhancing your CV.

Our students have been on placement with organisations including bioscience companies and research organisations.

Year 3

You will study species interactions and innovations in bioscience research, to bring you up to date with the most recent bioscience research, as well as undertaking an individual research project associated with a research group. Examples include physiology and disease processes, microbiology, genetics, ageing, ecology and conservation.

You'll also choose from module options to deepen your knowledge within a specialist theme.

Modules

• Bioscience Research Project OR Ecology Project
• Species Interactions
• Innovations in Bioscience Research

Options*

• Advanced GIS and Remote Sensing
• Biology Independent Study
• The Frozen Planet
• Political Ecology: Contested Environments
• Current Topics in Aquatic Environments
• Cellular Pathology
• Advanced Diagnostics in Blood Science
• Clinical Microbiology and Immunology
• Hot Topics in Ecology and Conservation

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Final year

In your final year you will focus on an in-depth research project, working with an academic who is a recognised expert in the field. You will develop techniques in evaluating bioscience research, and benefit from a choice of option modules that reflect your areas of interest, enabling you to become a professional biologist.

Modules

• MSci Research Project
• Evaluating Research in Biosciences

Options*

• Issues in Ecology and Conservation
• Regenerative Medicine and Medical Devices
• Ecology and Conservation in Practice (placement)
• Applied Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
• Clinical Microbiology in the Post-antimicrobial Era
• Bioscience Independent Study
• Oxidative Stress and Human Disease
• Monitoring Signalling Molecules in Neuroscience
• Cancer: Bench to Bedside
• Understanding Age-related CNS Disorders
• Controversies in Science
• Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
• Omics for Diseases: Theory, Practice and Applications
• Biological Membranes: Drug Targets and Disease
• Plant and Invertebrate Taxonomy
• Applied Protein Biochemistry
• Microbiology, Ecotoxicology and Environmental Remediation
• Applications in Geographic Information Systems
• Astrobiology
• Water Quality Assessment and Management

*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.

Meet the team

Dr Nadia Terrazzini, course leader

My professional field of expertise is Immunology. I am very passionate about promoting the understanding of Immunology to students, who often find this subject very complex. I try to introduce an element of fun in my teaching including everyday analogies (e.g. comparing the working of the immune system to a football match), story-telling and PowerPoint animations, and also use online game-based learning platforms.

In Brighton, we aim to make students feel part of a community that supports them while at university and for life, for all aspect of their academic and personal life. In our school, there is a strong emphasis on the application of science and we train students to put theory into practice using specialist labs and equipment as well as field trips.

The best thing about teaching undergraduate students is how much I learn myself. While making my lectures up-to-date and engaging, I keep learning new material and new ways to present it. Therefore, teaching my specialist subject area gives me a deeper understanding of topics. I also love when students who initially found Immunology difficult, tell me it is their favourite subject!

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Course fees

Fee information for this course for 2025 entry will be updated here no later than December 2024.

The fees listed here are for the first year of full-time study if you start your course in the academic year 2024–25.

You will pay fees for each year of your course. Some fees may increase each year.

UK undergraduate and some postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government and increases will not be more than the maximum amount allowed. Course fees that are not regulated may increase each year by up to 5% or RPI (whichever is higher).

If you are studying part-time your fee will usually be calculated based on the number of modules that you take.

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