Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences modules

Browse Biological Sciences and Biomedical Sciences modules to find descriptions, what you will learn, how you will be taught, and how you will be assessed.

Level 1

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    Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1A module (BS11008)

    Develop basic research skills needed for effective laboratory work

    • Module code: BS11008
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    The Building Blocks of Life module (BS11009)

    You will learn about the features of key molecules in biology, explore how enzymes drive cellular processes, and examine the major constituents of cells

    • Module code: BS11009
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Science and Society module (BS12005)

    ​​Explore the relationship between science and society. Learn to communicate research to a general audience. Develop critical thinking and reflective skills​

    • Module code: BS12005
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Introduction to Scientific Enterprise module (BS12008)

    ​​Explore the business side of science. Develop your own enterprise from concept to presentation. Explore the skills/knowledge that drive the life sciences sector​

    • Module code: BS12008
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Core Skills in the Life Sciences 1B module (BS12010)

    Gain further practice in the research skills needed for effective laboratory work.

    • Module code: BS12010
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Building the Organism module (BS12011)

    Learn about the structure, function, and organisation of cells in the body’s organ systems

    • Module code: BS12011
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 1
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit

Level 2

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    Statistics and Experimental Design module (BS21001)

    ​​Develop statistical skills and experimental design knowledge. These are needed to work with biological data​

    • Module code: BS21001
    • Credits: 10
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Cellular Communication module (BS21002)

    ​​Explore the mechanisms by which cells communicate. This ranges from hormonal and neural signalling to plant cell communication and cell cycle regulation​

    • Module code: BS21002
    • Credits: 10
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Introductory Programming for Life Sciences module (BS21010)

    ​​Gain practical Python skills for the life sciences. Learn topics like the fundamentals of program design and using the Biopython library for data analysis​

    • Module code: BS21010
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Developing Scientific Enterprise module (BS21011)

    Learn about entrepreneurship and scientific enterprise. Study topics like business planning, market research, financial evaluation and risk assessment

    • Module code: BS21011
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Core Skills in the Life Sciences 2A module (BS21012)

    Broaden and strengthen your skills in laboratory research and develop other transferable skills

    • Module code: BS21012
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Human Physiology and Pharmacology module (BS22001)

    ​​Learn about the physiology, pharmacology and anatomy of key human body systems. This includes skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiovascular/respiratory systems​

    • Module code: BS22001
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Biomolecular Mechanisms module (BS22002)

    ​Explore the biomolecular processes that regulate metabolism, immunology, microbiology & genomics. Discover how these topics connect and influence one another.​

    • Module code: BS22002
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 2
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit

Level 3

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    Life Sciences Placement module (BS30007)

    Gain valuable experience in a Life Sciences-relevant industry or other workplace and strengthen your future career prospects

    • Module code: BS30007
    • Credits: 80
    • Level: 3
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Genome Biology module (BS31021)

    Explore the structure and regulation of the genome. Learn how genes are organised and how they function together

    • Module code: BS31021
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
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    Research Skills 3A module (BS31023)

    Learn about objective experimentation in scientific research. Develop your research skills, including using statistics and data

    • Module code: BS31023
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Cell Biology module (BS31026)

    Learn the foundations of cell biology and molecular bioscience. This prepares you for studying more specialised topics later in your degree

    • Module code: BS31026
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 1
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
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    Cell Signalling module (BS32037)

    • Module code: BS32037
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: Cell Signalling and Immunology
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    Plant Science module (BS32040)

    • Module code: BS32040
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Research Skills 3B module (BS32041)

    Develop your research skills in the biological sciences. Apply scientific practices and experimental work towards exploring a hypothesis in a research laboratory

    • Module code: BS32041
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Modern Drug Discovery Fundamentals module (BS32042)

    Learn about the drug discovery process. You will cover topics like target identification, pharmacokinetics, and structure-activity relationships

    • Module code: BS32042
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
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    Biobusiness module (BS32044)

    • Module code: BS32044
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Developmental Biology module (BS32045)

    ​A concept-based approach to developmental biology. You will explore the molecular and cellular mechanisms that allow organisms to develop 

    • Module code: BS32045
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: Molecular Cell and Developmental Biology
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    Pharmacology module (BS32046)

    Learn how drugs and medicines work in the body. Explore the data behind how they are absorbed, used, and expelled

    • Module code: BS32046
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: DArcy Thompson Unit
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    Immunology module (BS32049)

    • Module code: BS32049
    • Credits: 20
    • Level: 3
    • Semester: Semester 2
    • School: School of Life Sciences
    • Discipline: Cell Signalling and Immunology

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